Question 1

Is X96 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, X96 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code X96 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code X96 represents Assault by explosive material. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code X96?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for X96 is section:X92-Y09 (Assault (X92-Y09)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from X96?

Accepted Answer

Code X96 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: incendiary device (X97); terrorism involving explosive material (Y38.2-). These conditions cannot be coded together with X96 as they represent different diagnoses.

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