ICD-10-CM Y09: Assault by unspecified means

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Y09

Assault by unspecified means

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Y09

Inclusion Terms
  • Assassination (attempted) NOS
  • Homicide (attempted) NOS
  • Manslaughter (attempted) NOS
  • Murder (attempted) NOS

About ICD-10-CM Code Y09 (Assault by unspecified means)

ICD-10-CM code Y09 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM Y09 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Y09 - Assault by unspecified means. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Assault by unspecified means.