ICD-10-CM X96: Assault by explosive material

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for X96

Assault by explosive material

Coding Notes & Guidelines for X96

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • incendiary device (X97)
  • terrorism involving explosive material (Y38.2-)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here

antipersonnel bomb use in military or war (Y36.2-)

7th Character Guidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X96

7th Character Definitions
  • A: initial encounter
  • D: subsequent encounter
  • S: sequela

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for X96):

X96.0 - Assault by antipersonnel bomb X96.1 - Assault by gasoline bomb X96.2 - Assault by letter bomb X96.3 - Assault by fertilizer bomb X96.4 - Assault by pipe bomb X96.8 - Assault by other specified explosive X96.9 - Assault by unspecified explosive

About ICD-10-CM Code X96 (Assault by explosive material)

ICD-10-CM code X96 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM X96 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about X96 - Assault by explosive material. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Assault by explosive material.