Is ICD-10-CM code X93 billable?

Yes, X93 (Assault by handgun discharge) is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code, valid for reimbursement on HIPAA-covered transactions for FY2026.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code X93 belong to?

X93 belongs to Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: V00–Y99 (External Causes of Morbidity).

X93

Billable

ChapterV00–Y99

Rankcategory

Description

Assault by handgun discharge

About ICD-10-CM code X93

X93 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Assault by handgun discharge. It sits in V00-Y99 External Causes of Morbidity, within Assault (X92-Y09). As a billable code, X93 can be reported for reimbursement.

Metadata & Insights

•Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
•Chapter 20: External Causes of Morbidity (V00-Y99).

X92-Y09 Parent Instructions

Includes

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

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)

injuries due to legal intervention (Y35.-)
injuries due to operations of war (Y36.-)
injuries due to terrorism (Y38.-)

Instructional Notes

Includes

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

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)

Very pistol (X95.8)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

X92-Y09Assault (X92-Y09)

X93Assault by handgun dischargeBillable

X93.XXXAAssault by handgun discharge, initial encounterBillable

X93.XXXDAssault by handgun discharge, subsequent encounterBillable

X93.XXXSAssault by handgun discharge, sequelaBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to X93:

blockX92-Y09

Assault (X92-Y09)

View context instructions

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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