Assault by other bodily force, subsequent encounter

This code signifies an injury resulting from an intentional act of violence where the perpetrator used their body (e.g., kicking, punching, wrestling) to inflict harm, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care after the initial treatment. It indicates that the assault was not due to a weapon, sexual violence, or neglect.

This code is appropriate for documenting subsequent encounters related to injuries sustained from non-sexual, non-weapon-related physical assaults. Examples include follow-up appointments for contusions, fractures, or internal injuries sustained from a fight or physical attack. It should be used when the patient is receiving ongoing care, such as wound checks, physical therapy, or medication management, for these injuries.

• Always ensure the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment, as indicated by the 7th character 'D'.
• Verify that the assault involved bodily force and not a weapon or sexual violence; otherwise, a different code from the Y04 or Y05 categories would be more appropriate.
• Remember to also code any specific injuries sustained (e.g., fracture, concussion) in addition to this external cause code.