Assault by other and unspecified firearm and gun discharge (X95) ICD-10-CM
The X95 code range covers assault by other and unspecified firearm and gun discharge with 22 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 15 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
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 X95
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 X95 Range 22 codes · 15 billable
- X95 Assault by other and unspecified firearm and gun dischargeNon-billable
- X95.0 Assault by gas, air or spring-operated gunsNon-billable
- X95.01 Assault by airgun dischargeNon-billable
- X95.01XA Assault by airgun discharge, initial encounter
- X95.01XD Assault by airgun discharge, subsequent encounter
- X95.01XS Assault by airgun discharge, sequela
- X95.02 Assault by paintball gun dischargeNon-billable
- X95.02XA Assault by paintball gun discharge, initial encounter
- X95.02XD Assault by paintball gun discharge, subsequent encounter
- X95.02XS Assault by paintball gun discharge, sequela
- X95.09 Assault by other gas, air or spring-operated gunNon-billable
- X95.09XA Assault by other gas, air or spring-operated gun, initial encounter
- X95.09XD Assault by other gas, air or spring-operated gun, subsequent encounter
- X95.09XS Assault by other gas, air or spring-operated gun, sequela
- X95.8 Assault by other firearm dischargeNon-billable
- X95.8XXA Assault by other firearm discharge, initial encounter
- X95.8XXD Assault by other firearm discharge, subsequent encounter
- X95.8XXS Assault by other firearm discharge, sequela
- X95.9 Assault by unspecified firearm dischargeNon-billable
- X95.9XXA Assault by unspecified firearm discharge, initial encounter
- X95.9XXD Assault by unspecified firearm discharge, subsequent encounter
- X95.9XXS Assault by unspecified firearm discharge, sequela
About the X95 Code Range
The ICD-10 code X95 covers injuries from assault involving various firearms and gun discharges, including gas, air, spring-operated guns, paintball guns, and unspecified firearms. These codes specify initial encounters, subsequent care, or sequelae related to these injuries.
This group of codes is used to document assaults caused by different types of gun discharges, such as assault by airgun or paintball gun discharge. For example, X95.01 corresponds to assault by airgun discharge, while X95.02 relates to paintball guns. The section also includes codes for assault by other firearms like carbines or machine guns, identified under X95.8XX, sometimes referred to in medical settings as war injuries due to these weapons. When the firearm type is unknown, X95.9XX codes apply, covering assaults by military or unspecified firearms and explosives. The extension characters indicate the care phase: initial encounter (A), subsequent encounter (D), or sequela (S). This detail aids coders in accurately matching the ICD-10 code for firearm assaults in various clinical scenarios.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the X95 range?
Of the 22 codes in this range, 15 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 X95 range classify?
The range classifies assault by other and unspecified firearm and gun discharge. 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.
