Question 1

Is Y04 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, Y04 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code Y04 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Y04 represents Assault by bodily force. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Y04?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Y04 is section:X92-Y09 (Assault (X92-Y09)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from Y04?

Accepted Answer

Code Y04 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: assault by:; submersion (X92.-); use of weapon (X93-X95, X99, Y00). These conditions cannot be coded together with Y04 as they represent different diagnoses.

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