Y02.1 – Assault by pushing or placing victim in front of (subway) train

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Assault

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code Y02.1
Code
Y02.1 (claims format: Y021)
Description
Assault by pushing or placing victim in front of (subway) train
Short description
Assault by push/place victim in front of (subway) train
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
20. External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
Block
X92-Y09 Assault
Parent codes
Y02

Billable codes under Y02.1

Y02.1 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Y02 – Assault by pushing or placing victim in front of moving object

7th character note:
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category Y02

Block X92-Y09

Includes:
  • homicide
  • injuries inflicted by another person with intent to injure or kill, by any means
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • injuries due to legal intervention (Y35.-)
  • injuries due to operations of war (Y36.-)
  • injuries due to terrorism (Y38.-)

Related codes in Y02

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Y02.1?

Y02.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for assault by pushing or placing victim in front of (subway) train, in the block X92-Y09 (Assault).

Is Y02.1 a billable code?

No. Y02.1 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does Y02.1 belong to?

It belongs to category Y02 – Assault by pushing or placing victim in front of moving object.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.