ICD-10-CM guidelines state that if the intent of an injury is unknown or unspecified, code the intent as accidental.

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According to Section I.C.19.a of the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting for 2021, "If the intent of the injury is unspecified or unknown, code the intent as accidental."

ICD-10-CM Guidelines State That If the Intent of an Injury