2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Y03Assault by crashing of motor vehicle
Y03 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for assault by crashing of motor vehicle, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as Y03.0XXA, Y03.0XXD, Y03.0XXS, and Y03.8XXA.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Specific Coding for Assault by crashing of motor vehicleOverview
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
7th Character Note
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category Y03
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.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About Y03Overview
Is Y03 (Assault by crashing of motor vehicle) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for assault by crashing of motor vehicle, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for assault by crashing of motor vehicle need a more specific code from this category, such as Y03.0XXA, Y03.0XXD, and Y03.0XXS.
