Falling, jumping or pushed from a high place, undetermined intent (Y30) ICD-10-CM
The Y30 code range covers falling, jumping or pushed from a high place, undetermined intent 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.
Inclusion Terms
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.
- Victim falling from one level to another, undetermined intent
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 Y30
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 Y30 Range 4 codes · 3 billable
- Y30 Falling, jumping or pushed from a high place, undetermined intentNon-billable
- Y30.XXXA Falling, jumping or pushed from a high place, undetermined intent, initial encounter
- Y30.XXXD Falling, jumping or pushed from a high place, undetermined intent, subsequent encounter
- Y30.XXXS Falling, jumping or pushed from a high place, undetermined intent, sequela
About the Y30 Code Range
ICD-10 code Y30 is used to classify injuries resulting from falling, jumping, or being pushed from a high place when the intent behind the action is unclear or undetermined. This code helps identify the cause of injury in cases where it cannot be established if the event was accidental, intentional, or self-inflicted.
The ICD-10 code for falling, jumping, or pushed from a high place with undetermined intent covers multiple encounter types, including Y30.XXXA for initial encounters when treatment begins, Y30.XXXD for subsequent encounters during follow-up care, and Y30.XXXS for sequela, which refers to complications or conditions that arise as a direct result of the initial injury. These distinctions help medical coders accurately document the patient’s treatment stage and ensure comprehensive tracking of injuries from high-place incidents where intent remains unknown.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the Y30 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 Y30 range classify?
The range classifies falling, jumping or pushed from a high place, undetermined intent. 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.
