Assault by rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge (X94) ICD-10-CM
The X94 code range covers assault by rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge with 21 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.
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.
- airgun X95.01
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 X94
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 X94 Range 21 codes · 15 billable
- X94 Assault by rifle, shotgun and larger firearm dischargeNon-billable
- X94.0 Assault by shotgunNon-billable
- X94.0XXA Assault by shotgun, initial encounter
- X94.0XXD Assault by shotgun, subsequent encounter
- X94.0XXS Assault by shotgun, sequela
- X94.1 Assault by hunting rifleNon-billable
- X94.1XXA Assault by hunting rifle, initial encounter
- X94.1XXD Assault by hunting rifle, subsequent encounter
- X94.1XXS Assault by hunting rifle, sequela
- X94.2 Assault by machine gunNon-billable
- X94.2XXA Assault by machine gun, initial encounter
- X94.2XXD Assault by machine gun, subsequent encounter
- X94.2XXS Assault by machine gun, sequela
- X94.8 Assault by other larger firearm dischargeNon-billable
- X94.8XXA Assault by other larger firearm discharge, initial encounter
- X94.8XXD Assault by other larger firearm discharge, subsequent encounter
- X94.8XXS Assault by other larger firearm discharge, sequela
- X94.9 Assault by unspecified larger firearm dischargeNon-billable
- X94.9XXA Assault by unspecified larger firearm discharge, initial encounter
- X94.9XXD Assault by unspecified larger firearm discharge, subsequent encounter
- X94.9XXS Assault by unspecified larger firearm discharge, sequela
About the X94 Code Range
The ICD-10 code X94 and its subcategories are used to classify and document injuries resulting from assaults involving rifles, shotguns, and other larger firearms. These codes specify the type of firearm used and the timing of the medical encounter, such as initial treatment, subsequent care, or sequela (complications following the injury).
This section covers various specific firearm types including assault by shotgun (X94.0), hunting rifle (X94.1), machine gun (X94.2), and other or unspecified larger firearms (X94.8 and X94.9). Using synonyms like “assault by shotgun” or “assault by firearms” helps clarify that X94.0XXA refers to the initial encounter for an assault by shotgun injury. These detailed classifications assist medical coders and healthcare providers in accurately recording firearm-related assaults, capturing the precise weapon type and phase of treatment, which is critical for clinical documentation, injury surveillance, and billing purposes involving external causes of injury.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the X94 range?
Of the 21 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 X94 range classify?
The range classifies assault by rifle, shotgun and larger firearm 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.
