Y00⚠ Requires 7th Character

Assault by blunt object

⚠ 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

Also Indexed As(ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index)

These clinical terms, synonyms, and manifestations all map to Y00 in the official ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index.

Assault (homicidal) (by) (in), weapon, bluntStruck (accidentally) by, object, blunt, assaultStruck (accidentally) by, object, projected, assaultStruck (accidentally) by, object, thrown, assaultStruck (accidentally) by, other person (s), with, blunt object, intentional, homicide (attempt)

✗ 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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