Assault by pushing from high place (Y01)

ICD-10 code Y01 covers injuries caused by assault through pushing someone from a high place. This set of codes documents the circumstances and timing of such assaults, including initial treatment, follow-up care, and any lasting effects.

The codes under Y01.XXX specify whether the medical encounter is the first (initial encounter, Y01.XXXA), a follow-up (subsequent encounter, Y01.XXXD), or dealing with long-term complications (sequela, Y01.XXXS) of an assault by pushing from a high place. These terms; ‘assault by pushing from high place’ or simply ‘assault by pushing’; are important synonyms that aid coders in correctly identifying this specific external cause of injury. Using these codes ensures precise recording of injuries due to intentional harm involving falls from heights, which helps in clinical documentation and statistical tracking of such assaults. The detailed external cause classification highlights the nature and timing of care, which is critical for accurate medical records and injury surveillance.