X99.9
Non-billableAssault by unspecified sharp object
Assault by unspecified sharp object
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Assault by stabbing NOS
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)
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(5)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for assault by unspecified sharp object?
The ICD-10-CM code for assault by unspecified sharp object is X99.9. The full clinical description is "Assault by unspecified sharp object". X99.9 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code X99.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code X99.9 represents “Assault by unspecified sharp object”. 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 X99.9 a billable code?
No, X99.9 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 X99.9.
What chapter is X99.9 in?
X99.9 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with X99.9?
X99.9 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 1 more.
What are the subcategories under X99.9?
X99.9 has 3 child codes, including: X99.9XXA (Assault by unspecified sharp object, initial encounter), X99.9XXD (Assault by unspecified sharp object, subsequent encounter), X99.9XXS (Assault by unspecified sharp object, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for X99.9?
X99.9 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0418391, C2905962. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does X99.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like assault by unspecified sharp object 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 X99.9?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for X99.9 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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