X96 ICD-10-CM Code: Assault by explosive material
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
X96Assault by explosive material
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where X96 sits
- 1
Chapter 20
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
- 2
Section
Assault (X92-Y09)
- 3
Category X96
Assault by explosive material
- 4
Code X96
Assault by explosive material
Codes under X96
X96 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for X96.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for X96.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for X96.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- incendiary device (X97)
- terrorism involving explosive material (Y38.2-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for X96.
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 X96 mean?
X96 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Assault by explosive material.”
Is X96 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. X96 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is X96 located in ICD-10-CM?
X96 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Assault (X92-Y09) (X92–Y09), under category X96, Assault by explosive material.
What coding notes are listed for X96?
No inclusion terms are listed for X96 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: incendiary device (X97); terrorism involving explosive material (Y38.2-). No Excludes2 note is listed.