Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM X96 is the diagnosis code for Assault by explosive material. This code falls under the section "Assault" within Chapter 20 — External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as X96. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where X96 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, X96 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
X96 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Assault by explosive material". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
X96 is located in Section X92-Y09 — "Assault" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
X96 has 7 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: X96.0, X96.1, X96.2, X96.3, X96.4 and more.
Use X96 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Assault by explosive material" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Assault by explosive material is X96.
No, X96 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
X96 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for X96 include: incendiary device (X97); terrorism involving explosive material (Y38.2-).
Yes, X96 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.