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X99

Non-billable

Assault by sharp object

Assault by sharp object

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

Child Codes

5

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.-)
  • assault by strike by sports equipment (Y08.0-)

7th Character Definitions

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Child Codes (5)

X99.0

Assault by sharp glass

X99.1

Assault by knife

X99.2

Assault by sword or dagger

X99.8

Assault by other sharp object

X99.9

Assault by unspecified sharp object

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code X99?

ICD-10-CM code X99 represents "Assault by sharp object". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is X99 a billable code?

No, X99 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under X99.

What chapter is X99 in?

X99 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with X99?

X99 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 1 more.

What are the subcategories under X99?

X99 has 5 child codes, including: X99.0 (Assault by sharp glass), X99.1 (Assault by knife), X99.2 (Assault by sword or dagger), X99.8 (Assault by other sharp object), and 1 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for X99?

X99 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0480664. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.