2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Y30Falling, jumping or pushed from a high place, undetermined intent
Y30 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for falling, jumping or pushed from a high place, undetermined intent, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as Y30.XXXA, Y30.XXXD, and Y30.XXXS.
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Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Inclusion Terms
- Victim falling from one level to another, undetermined intent
7th Character Note
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code Y30
7th Character
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
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.
Patient EducationClinical
Falls
Falls can be dangerous at any age. Babies and young children can get hurt falling off furniture or down the stairs. Older children may fall off playground equipment. For older adults, falls can be especially serious. They are at higher risk of falling.
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Questions About Y30Overview
Is Y30 a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for falling, jumping or pushed from a high place, undetermined intent, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for falling, jumping or pushed from a high place, undetermined intent need a more specific code from this category, such as Y30.XXXA, Y30.XXXD, and Y30.XXXS.
