ICD-10/X93S

X93S ICD 2026 Code: Assault by handgun discharge, sequela

X93S is the authoritative medical code for Assault by handgun discharge, sequela. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for assault by handgun discharge, sequela (ICD-10-CM X93S), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.

Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Assault by handgun discharge, sequela is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code X93S. Includes: homicide; injuries inflicted by another person with intent to injure or kill, by any means. Inclusion terms: Assault by discharge of gun for single hand use; Assault by discharge of pistol; Assault by discharge of revolver. Excludes1 (not coded here): Very pistol X95.8; injuries due to legal intervention Y35.-; injuries due to operations of war Y36.-; injuries due to terrorism Y38.-. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code X93.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for X93S in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Includes

Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.

  • homicide
  • injuries inflicted by another person with intent to injure or kill, by any means

Inclusion Terms

Alternative terms the tabular list files under this code.

  • Assault by discharge of gun for single hand use
  • Assault by discharge of pistol
  • Assault by discharge of revolver

Excludes1 — Not Coded Here

Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.

  • Very pistol X95.8
  • injuries due to legal intervention Y35.-
  • injuries due to operations of war Y36.-
  • injuries due to terrorism Y38.-

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Does X93S require a 7th character?

Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code X93.

What can't be coded together with X93S?

Per Excludes1 instructions, X93S must not be reported with: Very pistol (X95.8); injuries due to legal intervention (Y35.-); injuries due to operations of war (Y36.-); injuries due to terrorism (Y38.-).

What conditions are included under X93S?

Assault by handgun discharge, sequela includes: Assault by discharge of gun for single hand use; Assault by discharge of pistol; Assault by discharge of revolver.

Codes in This Family (3)

Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as X93S, with their registry titles.

  • X93 — Assault by handgun discharge
  • X93A — Assault by handgun discharge, initial encounter
  • X93D — Assault by handgun discharge, subsequent encounter

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