Y08.8
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
Child Codes (2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
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 Y08.8. The full clinical description is "Assault by other specified means". Y08.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Y08.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Y08.8 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 Y08.8 a billable code?
No, Y08.8 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 Y08.8.
What chapter is Y08.8 in?
Y08.8 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with Y08.8?
Y08.8 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 Y08.8?
Y08.8 has 2 child codes, including: Y08.81 (Assault by crashing of aircraft), Y08.89 (Assault by other specified means).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Y08.8?
Y08.8 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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