Assault by blunt object (Y00) ICD-10-CM
The Y00 code range covers assault by blunt object with 4 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 3 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
- assault by strike by sports equipment Y08.0
7th Character Note
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.
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code Y00
7th Character
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Codes in the Y00 Range 4 codes · 3 billable
About the Y00 Code Range
ICD-10 codes Y00, Y00.XXXA, Y00.XXXD, and Y00.XXXS classify injuries resulting from an assault by a blunt object. These codes are used to document and specify the timing of medical encounters related to such injuries.
This group of codes covers assaults caused by various blunt or thrown objects, such as sticks, walking sticks, hammers, clubs, bricks, canes, or stones. The ICD-10 code for assault by blunt object helps coders accurately identify if the patient is undergoing an initial treatment (Y00.XXXA), a follow-up visit for a subsequent encounter (Y00.XXXD), or treatment for residual effects or complications known as sequela (Y00.XXXS). The presence of synonyms like "assault with poker" or "assault by striking with thrown stone" assists in linking common injury descriptions to these specific codes. These details ensure precise reporting of injuries caused by blunt force trauma during assaults, supporting both clinical documentation and statistical tracking.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the Y00 range?
Of the 4 codes in this range, 3 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the Y00 range classify?
The range classifies assault by blunt object. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
