ICD Code Y04.8XXA

ICD code Y04.8XXA is assault by other bodily force, initial encounter.

1. Patient presents with injuries resulting from an assault involving bodily force not classified under specific mechanisms such as striking, kicking, or pushing.

2. The assault was inflicted by another person using physical force, but without the use of a weapon or object.

3. The encounter is the initial assessment and treatment for the injuries sustained from the assault.

4. Documented evidence or patient report confirms the involvement of another individual as the assailant.

5. Symptoms may include bruises, abrasions, lacerations, contusions, or other trauma consistent with physical force.

6. No indication that the assault involved sexual violence, firearms, sharp objects, or chemical agents.

7. The event does not fit into more specific assault categories provided by other codes.

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code Y04.8XXA include:

- 99281–99285 (Emergency department visits)

- 99221–99223 (Initial hospital care)

- 99231–99233 (Subsequent hospital care)

- 99291–99292 (Critical care services)

- 20526 (Injection, therapeutic; carpal tunnel)

- 20600–20611 (Arthrocentesis, aspiration, and/or injection)

- 21300–21321 (Treatment of nasal bone fracture)

- 21400–21470 (Treatment of facial bone fractures)

- 21800–21810 (Treatment of rib fractures)

- 22310–22328 (Treatment of vertebral fractures)

- 27193–27194 (Closed treatment of pelvic fracture)

- 29065–29799 (Application and removal of casts and splints)

- 29515 (Application of short leg splint)

- 31500 (Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure)

- 36415 (Collection of venous blood)

- 51701–51702 (Insertion of bladder catheter)

- 96372 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection)

- 97597–97610 (Wound care management)

- 99291–99292 (Critical care, evaluation and management)

The specific CPT codes used will depend on the injuries and services provided during the initial encounter for ICD code Y04.8XXA.

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