Y04.1

Non-billable

Assault by human bite

Assault by human bite

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

X92-Y09

Parent Code

Y04

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • homicide
  • injuries inflicted by another person with intent to injure or kill, by any means

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • injuries due to legal intervention (Y35.-)
  • injuries due to operations of war (Y36.-)
  • injuries due to terrorism (Y38.-)
  • assault by:
  • submersion (X92.-)
  • use of weapon (X93-X95, X99, Y00)

Child Codes (3)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Y04.1?

ICD-10-CM code Y04.1 represents "Assault by human bite". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Y04.1 a billable code?

No, Y04.1 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under Y04.1.

What chapter is Y04.1 in?

Y04.1 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with Y04.1?

Y04.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: injuries due to legal intervention (Y35.-); injuries due to operations of war (Y36.-); injuries due to terrorism (Y38.-); and 3 more.

What are the subcategories under Y04.1?

Y04.1 has 3 child codes, including: Y04.1XXA (Assault by human bite, initial encounter), Y04.1XXD (Assault by human bite, subsequent encounter), Y04.1XXS (Assault by human bite, sequela).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Y04.1?

Y04.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0418414. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.