Assault by explosive material (X96) ICD-10-CM
The X96 code range covers assault by explosive material with 29 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 21 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
7th Character Note
Certain ICD-10-CM categories have applicable 7th characters. The applicable 7th character is required for all codes within the category, or as the notes in the Tabular List instruct. The 7th character must always be the 7th character in the data field. If a code that requires a 7th character is not 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used to fill in the empty characters.
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X96
7th Character
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Codes in the X96 Range 29 codes · 21 billable
- X96 Assault by explosive materialNon-billable
- X96.0 Assault by antipersonnel bombNon-billable
- X96.0XXA Assault by antipersonnel bomb, initial encounter
- X96.0XXD Assault by antipersonnel bomb, subsequent encounter
- X96.0XXS Assault by antipersonnel bomb, sequela
- X96.1 Assault by gasoline bombNon-billable
- X96.1XXA Assault by gasoline bomb, initial encounter
- X96.1XXD Assault by gasoline bomb, subsequent encounter
- X96.1XXS Assault by gasoline bomb, sequela
- X96.2 Assault by letter bombNon-billable
- X96.2XXA Assault by letter bomb, initial encounter
- X96.2XXD Assault by letter bomb, subsequent encounter
- X96.2XXS Assault by letter bomb, sequela
- X96.3 Assault by fertilizer bombNon-billable
- X96.3XXA Assault by fertilizer bomb, initial encounter
- X96.3XXD Assault by fertilizer bomb, subsequent encounter
- X96.3XXS Assault by fertilizer bomb, sequela
- X96.4 Assault by pipe bombNon-billable
- X96.4XXA Assault by pipe bomb, initial encounter
- X96.4XXD Assault by pipe bomb, subsequent encounter
- X96.4XXS Assault by pipe bomb, sequela
- X96.8 Assault by other specified explosiveNon-billable
- X96.8XXA Assault by other specified explosive, initial encounter
- X96.8XXD Assault by other specified explosive, subsequent encounter
- X96.8XXS Assault by other specified explosive, sequela
- X96.9 Assault by unspecified explosiveNon-billable
- X96.9XXA Assault by unspecified explosive, initial encounter
- X96.9XXD Assault by unspecified explosive, subsequent encounter
- X96.9XXS Assault by unspecified explosive, sequela
About the X96 Code Range
The ICD-10 code X96 and its subcategories are used to document injuries resulting from assaults involving explosive materials. These codes specify the type of explosive device involved, such as antipersonnel bombs, gasoline bombs, letter bombs, fertilizer bombs, pipe bombs, and other specified or unspecified explosives.
These codes, including detailed extensions like X96.0XXA for an initial encounter with assault by an antipersonnel bomb or X96.1XXD for a subsequent encounter by gasoline bomb assault, help medical coders and healthcare professionals precisely record external causes of injury. Commonly referred to as assaults by explosive devices, car bombs, dynamite, booby traps, or land-mines in some cases, these synonyms assist coders in selecting the correct ICD-10 code when working from a known condition. This coding system also distinguishes the timing of care, such as initial encounters, subsequent encounters, or sequela, aiding clinical documentation and accurate reporting of injuries caused by various explosive assaults.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the X96 range?
Of the 29 codes in this range, 21 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the X96 range classify?
The range classifies assault by explosive material. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
