X93.XXXS — Assault by handgun discharge, sequela
Is X93.XXXS billable?
Yes — X93.XXXS is billable for FY2027. X93.XXXS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. X93.XXXS may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
X93.XXXS at a glance
| Code | X93.XXXS |
|---|---|
| Description | Assault by handgun discharge, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is X93.XXXS listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under X93, the nearest indexed parent of X93.XXXS. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Assault › firearm › handgun (homicidal) (by) (in)
- Discharge › firearm › handgun › assault (accidental)
- Discharge › firearm › handgun › homicide (accidental)
Excludes1 — never code together
The conditions below can never be reported together with X93.XXXS on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- Very pistol (X95.8)
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to X93.XXXS.
- Assault by discharge of gun for single hand use
- Assault by discharge of pistol
- Assault by discharge of revolver
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from X92-Y09
The conditions below can never be reported together with X93.XXXS on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from X93
The conditions below can never be reported together with X93.XXXS on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- Very pistol (X95.8)
How long has X93.XXXS existed?
X93.XXXS has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.