Assault (X92-Y09) ICD-10-CM
The X92–Y09 section covers assault with 283 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, of which 202 are billable in fiscal year 2026. The section is organized into the 16 code ranges listed below.
Includes
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
- homicide
- injuries inflicted by another person with intent to injure or kill, by any means
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.
Code Ranges in This Section 16 ranges · 283 codes
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About the X92–Y09 Code Range
ICD-10-CM codes X92 through Y09 specify various types of assault cases, covering assaults by drowning, firearms, explosives, fire, sharp or blunt objects, bodily force, and other means. These codes help identify the exact method of assault and the context, such as initial treatment or subsequent care.
These codes detail assaults by methods like drowning in bathtubs or swimming pools (X92), discharges from handguns (X93), rifles or shotguns (X94), and various explosives (X96). Assaults related to fire, hot objects, or sharp instruments like knives and glass are captured in ranges X97 through X99. Codes Y00 to Y04 cover assaults by blunt objects, pushing, bodily force, and unarmed fights, including common scenarios like assaults by baseball bats or human bites. Additionally, the range includes codes for identification of perpetrators and their relationship to the victim (Y07) and assaults by other specified means, like sport equipment or crashes (Y08). The range ends with Y09 for assaults by unspecified means, covering general cases like assault and battery, homicide, and related violent acts. Using these codes precisely supports documentation of the assault type and perpetrator details for clinical and reporting purposes.
Questions About This Page
How many codes are in the X92-Y09 range?
The X92-Y09 range contains 283 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes in FY 2026. 202 of them are billable, and the rest are category headers that organize the section.
What conditions does X92-Y09 cover?
The range covers assault. The code ranges listed above break it into groups of related conditions, and each one links to its own page with the full code list.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
