X96
Non-billableAssault by explosive material
Assault by explosive material
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- homicide
- injuries inflicted by another person with intent to injure or kill, by any means
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (7)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code X96?
ICD-10-CM code X96 represents "Assault by explosive material". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is X96 a billable code?
No, X96 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under X96.
What chapter is X96 in?
X96 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with X96?
X96 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: injuries due to legal intervention (Y35.-); injuries due to operations of war (Y36.-); injuries due to terrorism (Y38.-); and 2 more.
What are the subcategories under X96?
X96 has 7 child codes, including: X96.0 (Assault by antipersonnel bomb), X96.1 (Assault by gasoline bomb), X96.2 (Assault by letter bomb), X96.3 (Assault by fertilizer bomb), and 3 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for X96?
X96 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0480631. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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