2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Y08Assault by other specified means
Y08 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for assault by other specified means, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as Y08.01XA, Y08.01XD, Y08.01XS, and Y08.02XA.
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Code Classification
Specific Coding for Assault by other specified meansOverview
Non-specific codes like Y08 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
Y08.0 for Assault by strike by sport equipment
Y08.01 for Assault by strike by hockey stick
Y08.02 for Assault by strike by baseball bat
Y08.09 for Assault by strike by other specified type of sport equipment
Y08.8 for Assault by other specified means
Y08.81 for Assault by crashing of aircraft
Y08.89 for Assault by other specified means
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 Y08
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 Y08Overview
Is Y08 (Assault by other specified means) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for assault by other specified means, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for assault by other specified means need a more specific code from this category, such as Y08.01XA, Y08.01XD, and Y08.01XS.
