Y08
Non-billableAssault by other specified means
Assault by other specified means
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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)
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (2)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for assault by other specified means?
The ICD-10-CM code for assault by other specified means is Y08. The full clinical description is "Assault by other specified means". Y08 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Y08 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Y08 represents “Assault by other specified means”. It is classified under Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Y08 a billable code?
No, Y08 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under Y08.
What chapter is Y08 in?
Y08 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with Y08?
Y08 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.-).
What are the subcategories under Y08?
Y08 has 2 child codes, including: Y08.0 (Assault by strike by sport equipment), Y08.8 (Assault by other specified means).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Y08?
Y08 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0262030. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Y08 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like assault by other specified means affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of Y08?
Y08 maps to the ICD-11 code: PF2Z (Assault, unspecified).
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