X96.8Header code — not billable
Assault by other specified explosive
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- X96
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category X96
X96Assault by explosive materialX96.0Assault by antipersonnel bombX96.0XXAAssault by antipersonnel bomb, initial encounterYesX96.0XXDAssault by antipersonnel bomb, subsequent encounterYesX96.0XXSAssault by antipersonnel bomb, sequelaYesX96.1Assault by gasoline bombX96.1XXAAssault by gasoline bomb, initial encounterYesX96.1XXDAssault by gasoline bomb, subsequent encounterYesX96.1XXSAssault by gasoline bomb, sequelaYesX96.2Assault by letter bombX96.2XXAAssault by letter bomb, initial encounterYesX96.2XXDAssault by letter bomb, subsequent encounterYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code X96.8?
X96.8 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Assault by other specified explosive.
Is X96.8 a billable code?
No. X96.8 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 X96.8 in?
X96.8 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did X96.8 become effective?
X96.8 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to X96.8?
X96.8 belongs to category X96, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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