X96.9XXD — Assault by unspecified explosive, subsequent encounter
Is X96.9XXD billable?
Yes, but X96.9XXD is an unspecified code. X96.9XXD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, X96.9XXD is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting X96.9XXD — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
X96.9XXD at a glance
| Code | X96.9XXD |
|---|---|
| Description | Assault by unspecified explosive, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in X96.9XXD?
In X96.9XXD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for X96.9XXD to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is X96.9XXD listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under X96.9, the nearest indexed parent of X96.9XXD. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Assault › bomb (homicidal) (by) (in)
- Assault › explosive (homicidal) (by) (in)
- Explosion › assault (accidental) (of) (with secondary fire)
- Explosion › caused by other person (accidental) (of) (with secondary fire)
- Explosion › homicide (accidental) (of) (with secondary fire)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from X92-Y09
The conditions below can never be reported together with X96.9XXD 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 X96
The conditions below can never be reported together with X96.9XXD on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
How long has X96.9XXD existed?
X96.9XXD 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.