Y03 – Assault by crashing of motor vehicle

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Assault

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code Y03
Code
Y03 (claims format: Y03)
Description
Assault by crashing of motor vehicle
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

Billable codes under Y03

Y03 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 for Y03

7th character note:
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category Y03

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

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.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Y03?

Y03 is the ICD-10-CM code for assault by crashing of motor vehicle, in the block X92-Y09 (Assault).

Is Y03 a billable code?

No. Y03 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

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.