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Version 2024
Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Y08.89

Assault by other specified means

ICD-10-CM Code:
Y08.89
ICD-10 Code for:
Assault by other specified means
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • External causes of morbidity and mortality
    (V01–Y99)
    • Assault
      (X92-Y09)
      • Assault by other specified means
        (Y08)

Y08.89 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of assault by other specified means. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Assault by other specified means

Non-specific codes like Y08.89 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for assault by other specified means:

  • Use Y08.89XA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use Y08.89XD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use Y08.89XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

Index of External Cause of Injuries

References found for this diagnosis code in the External Cause of Injuries Index:

    • Acid throwing(assault)
    • Assault(homicidal) (by) (in)
      • burning, burns (by fire) NEC
        • acid
    • Assault(homicidal) (by) (in)
      • burning, burns (by fire) NEC
        • caustic, corrosive substance
    • Assault(homicidal) (by) (in)
      • burning, burns (by fire) NEC
        • vitriol
    • Assault(homicidal) (by) (in)
      • caustic, corrosive substance (gas)
    • Assault(homicidal) (by) (in)
      • injury
        • to child due to criminal abortion attempt NEC
    • Assault(homicidal) (by) (in)
      • specified means NEC
    • Exposure(to)
      • cold (accidental) (excessive) (extreme) (natural) (place)
        • assault
    • Exposure(to)
      • cold (accidental) (excessive) (extreme) (natural) (place)
        • homicide (attempt)
    • Exposure(to)
      • electric current
        • caused by other person
    • Exposure(to)
      • electric current
        • homicide (attempt)
    • Exposure(to)
      • electric current
        • taser
          • assault
    • Pushed, pushing(accidental) (injury in)
      • by other person (s) (accidental)
        • from
          • transport vehicle NEC
            • stated as
              • intentional, homicide (attempt)

Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.