2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Y01Assault by pushing from high place
Y01 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for assault by pushing from high place, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as Y01.XXXA, Y01.XXXD, and Y01.XXXS.
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Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
7th Character Note
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code Y01
7th Character
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Certain ICD-10-CM categories have applicable 7th characters. The applicable 7th character is required for all codes within the category, or as the notes in the Tabular List instruct. The 7th character must always be the 7th character in the data field. If a code that requires a 7th character is not 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used to fill in the empty characters.
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
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Questions About Y01Overview
Is Y01 (Assault by pushing from high place) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for assault by pushing from high place, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for assault by pushing from high place need a more specific code from this category, such as Y01.XXXA, Y01.XXXD, and Y01.XXXS.
