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)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code Y08?
ICD-10-CM code Y08 represents "Assault by other specified means". It 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.
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