Assault by pushing from high place (Y01) ICD-10-CM
The Y01 code range covers assault by pushing from high place 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.
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 Y01
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 Y01 Range 4 codes · 3 billable
About the Y01 Code Range
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.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the Y01 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 Y01 range classify?
The range classifies assault by pushing from high place. 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.
