X93 ICD-10-CM Code: Assault by handgun discharge
X93 isn’t billable on its own. Choose one of the 3 billable codes beneath it, the one the documentation supports.
Official description
X93Assault by handgun discharge
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Billable codes under X93
X93 can’t be reported on its own. Choose the code below that matches what the note documents.
Where X93 sits
- 1
Chapter 20
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
- 2
Section
Assault (X92-Y09)
- 3
Category X93
Assault by handgun discharge
- 4
Code X93
Assault by handgun discharge
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Assault by discharge of gun for single hand use
- Assault by discharge of pistol
- Assault by discharge of revolver
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for X93.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for X93.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- Very pistol (X95.8)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for X93.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code X93 mean?
X93 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Assault by handgun discharge.”
Is X93 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. X93 has 3 billable codes beneath it in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is X93 located in ICD-10-CM?
X93 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Assault (X92-Y09) (X92–Y09), under category X93, Assault by handgun discharge.
What coding notes are listed for X93?
Its listed inclusion terms are Assault by discharge of gun for single hand use; Assault by discharge of pistol; Assault by discharge of revolver. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: Very pistol (X95.8). No Excludes2 note is listed.