X95.8Header code — not billable
Assault by other firearm discharge
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- X95
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category X95
X95Assault by other and unspecified firearm and gun dischargeX95.0Assault by gas, air or spring-operated gunsX95.01Assault by airgun dischargeX95.01XAAssault by airgun discharge, initial encounterYesX95.01XDAssault by airgun discharge, subsequent encounterYesX95.01XSAssault by airgun discharge, sequelaYesX95.02Assault by paintball gun dischargeX95.02XAAssault by paintball gun discharge, initial encounterYesX95.02XDAssault by paintball gun discharge, subsequent encounterYesX95.02XSAssault by paintball gun discharge, sequelaYesX95.09Assault by other gas, air or spring-operated gunX95.09XAAssault by oth gas, air or spring-operated gun, init encntrYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code X95.8?
X95.8 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Assault by other firearm discharge.
Is X95.8 a billable code?
No. X95.8 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 X95.8 in?
X95.8 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did X95.8 become effective?
X95.8 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to X95.8?
X95.8 belongs to category X95, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.