X96 – Assault by explosive material

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Assault

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code X96

Code: X96 (claims format: X96)
Description: Assault by explosive material
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 20. External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
Block: X92-Y09 Assault

Billable codes under X96

X96 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

X96.0 – Assault by antipersonnel bombHeader (more codes below)
X96.1 – Assault by gasoline bombHeader (more codes below)
X96.2 – Assault by letter bombHeader (more codes below)
X96.3 – Assault by fertilizer bombHeader (more codes below)
X96.4 – Assault by pipe bombHeader (more codes below)
X96.8 – Assault by other specified explosiveHeader (more codes below)
X96.9 – Assault by unspecified explosiveHeader (more codes below)

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).

Character	Meaning
`A`	initial encounter
`D`	subsequent encounter
`S`	sequela

Notes for X96

Excludes1 (not coded here):

incendiary device (X97)
terrorism involving explosive material (Y38.2-)

7th character note:

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

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Block X92-Y09

Includes:

homicide
injuries inflicted by another person with intent to injure or kill, by any means

Excludes1 (not coded here):

injuries due to legal intervention (Y35.-)
injuries due to operations of war (Y36.-)
injuries due to terrorism (Y38.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code X96?

X96 is the ICD-10-CM code for assault by explosive material, in the block X92-Y09 (Assault).

Is X96 a billable code?

No. X96 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.