Y00⚠ Requires 7th Character

Assault by blunt object

Related Codes· Assault (X92-Y09)

X92Assault by drowning and submersionX93Assault by handgun dischargeX94Assault by rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code Y00

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to Y00:

Ainitial encounterY00XXXADsubsequent encounterY00XXXDSsequelaY00XXXS

Sub-codes of Y00(3)

Y00 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

Y00AAssault by blunt object, initial encounter✓ BillableY00DAssault by blunt object, subsequent encounter✓ BillableY00SAssault by blunt object, sequela✓ Billable

✗ Excludes 1(Not coded here)

  • •assault by strike by sports equipment (Y08.0-)

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├X92-Y09Assault (X92-Y09)├Y00Assault by blunt object
└Y00Assault by blunt object

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