Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM Y31 is the diagnosis code for Falling, lying or running before or into moving object, undetermined intent. This code falls under the section "Event of undetermined intent" within Chapter 20 — External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where Y31 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, Y31 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Y31 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Falling, lying or running before or into moving object, undetermined intent". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
Y31 is located in Section Y21-Y33 — "Event of undetermined intent" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use Y31 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Falling, lying or running before or into moving object, undetermined intent" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Falling, lying or running before or into moving object, undetermined intent is Y31.
Yes, Y31 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
Y31 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, Y31 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.