Diagnosis Code

Y00 ASSAULT BY BLUNT OBJECT


Code Information

Diagnosis Code: Y00

Short Description: Assault by blunt object

Long Description: Assault by blunt object

The code Y00 is NOT VALID for claim submission

Code Classification:

  • External causes of morbidity and mortality (V01–Y99)
    • Assault (X92-Y09)
      • Assault by blunt object (Y00)
        • Y00 Assault by blunt object

Code Version: 2022 ICD-10-CM


References to Index of Diseases and Injuries

The code Y00 has the following ICD-10-CM references to the Index of Diseases and Injuries
  • 7th Characters:
    • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code @Y00*
  • Type 1 Excludes Notes:
    • assault by strike by sports equipment (@Y08.0*-)

Similar Codes

ICD-10 Code ICD-10 Description
Y00.XXXA Assault by blunt object, initial encounter
Y00.XXXD Assault by blunt object, subsequent encounter
Y00.XXXS Assault by blunt object, sequela


This page was last updated on: 10/1/2023