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ICD-10/X94.9XXA

X94.9XXA ICD-10-CM Code: Assault by unspecified larger firearm discharge, initial encounter

X94.9XXA is the authoritative medical code for Assault by unspecified larger firearm discharge, initial encounter. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for assault by unspecified larger firearm discharge, initial encounter (ICD-10-CM X94.9XXA), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current federal coding standards.

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

Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Assault by unspecified larger firearm discharge, initial encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (X94.9A).

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for X94.9XXA 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

Excludes1 — Not Coded Here

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

  • airgun (X95.01)
  • 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 X94.9XXA require a 7th character?

Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X94.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to X94.9XXA in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • X94.2XXA — Assault by machine gun, initial encounter
  • X94.2XXD — Assault by machine gun, subsequent encounter
  • X94.2XXS — Assault by machine gun, sequela
  • X94.8 — Assault by other larger firearm discharge
  • X94.8XXA — Assault by other larger firearm discharge, initial encounter
  • X94.8XXD — Assault by other larger firearm discharge, subsequent encounter
  • X94.8XXS — Assault by other larger firearm discharge, sequela
  • X94.9 — Assault by unspecified larger firearm discharge
  • X94.9XXD — Assault by unspecified larger firearm discharge, subsequent encounter
  • X94.9XXS — Assault by unspecified larger firearm discharge, sequela

View all codes in the X94 family