X96.9

Non-billable

Assault by unspecified explosive

Assault by unspecified explosive

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

X92-Y09

Parent Code

X96

Child Codes

3

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)

  • injuries due to legal intervention (Y35.-)
  • injuries due to operations of war (Y36.-)
  • injuries due to terrorism (Y38.-)
  • incendiary device (X97)
  • terrorism involving explosive material (Y38.2-)

Child Codes (3)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code X96.9?

ICD-10-CM code X96.9 represents "Assault by unspecified explosive". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is X96.9 a billable code?

No, X96.9 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under X96.9.

What chapter is X96.9 in?

X96.9 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with X96.9?

X96.9 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 X96.9?

X96.9 has 3 child codes, including: X96.9XXA (Assault by unspecified explosive, initial encounter), X96.9XXD (Assault by unspecified explosive, subsequent encounter), X96.9XXS (Assault by unspecified explosive, sequela).

What are the UMLS CUIs for X96.9?

X96.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0262019. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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