X93Header code — not billable

Assault by handgun discharge

Chapter
20. External causes of morbidity
Category
X93
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category X93

X93.XXXAAssault by handgun discharge, initial encounterYesX93.XXXDAssault by handgun discharge, subsequent encounterYesX93.XXXSAssault by handgun discharge, sequelaYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code X93?

X93 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Assault by handgun discharge.

Is X93 a billable code?

No. X93 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is X93 in?

X93 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.

When did X93 become effective?

X93 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to X93?

X93 belongs to category X93, which includes 3 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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