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)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for assault by explosive material?
The ICD-10-CM code for assault by explosive material is X96. The full clinical description is "Assault by explosive material". X96 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code X96 mean?
ICD-10-CM code X96 represents “Assault by explosive material”. It is classified under Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity and 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.
How does X96 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like assault by explosive material affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of X96?
X96 maps to the ICD-11 code: PF15.Y&XE3WL.
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