2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code X93Assault by handgun discharge
X93 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for assault by handgun discharge, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as X93.XXXA, X93.XXXD, and X93.XXXS.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Instructional NotesGuidance
Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to X93: its own notes plus those printed at block X92-Y09 and Chapter 20. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.
Includes
Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.
- homicide
- injuries inflicted by another person with intent to injure or kill, by any means
Applicable To
Conditions this code is used for: synonyms of the title or, for "other specified" codes, the conditions assigned to it. The list is not exhaustive.
- Assault by discharge of gun for single hand use
- Assault by discharge of pistol
- Assault by discharge of revolver
Excludes1
Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.
- Very pistol (X95.8)
Notes
General instructions on how these codes are used.
- This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter of the Classification indicating the nature of the condition. Most often, the condition will be classifiable to Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). Other conditions that may be stated to be due to external causes are classified in Chapters I to XVIII. For these conditions, codes from Chapter 20 should be used to provide additional information as to the cause of the condition.
7th Character
Every code in the category takes a 7th character from the listed values, with the placeholder X filling any empty positions before it.
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code X93
- Ainitial encounter
- Dsubsequent encounter
- Ssequela
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.
Referenced in Other NotesGuidance
Instructional notes printed at other codes that name X93, its category, or a range that includes it.
External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance
References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index; each main term links to its index entry.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About X93Overview
What is the ICD-10 code for assault by handgun discharge?
X93 is the ICD-10-CM category for assault by handgun discharge, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.
Is X93 (Assault by handgun discharge) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for assault by handgun discharge, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for assault by handgun discharge need a more specific code from this category, such as X93.XXXA, X93.XXXD, and X93.XXXS.
Can X93 be reported with X95.8?
Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note on X93 lists "Very pistol (X95.8)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).
