ICD-10 block

X85–Y09 Assault

The block X85–Y09 of ICD-10 is titled “Assault”. It is part of Chapter XX, External causes of morbidity and mortality, and holds 25 groups.

What X85–Y09 includes

Conditions and terms that are coded here.

  • homicide
  • injuries inflicted by another person with intent to injure or kill, by any means

What X85–Y09 excludes

Conditions that look similar but belong under another code.

  • injuries due to:

Coding notes

  • See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity

Codes in X85–Y09

Based on the World Health Organization’s International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th revision (ICD-10), 2019 version, and the national editions published by each country’s health authority. This page is a reference, not coding advice; follow your national coding rules when you report.

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