X96.2⚠ Requires 7th Character

Assault by letter bomb

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X96

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to X96.2:

Ainitial encounterX96.2XXADsubsequent encounterX96.2XXDSsequelaX96.2XXS

Sub-codes of X96.2(3)

X96.2 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

X96.2AAssault by letter bomb, initial encounter✓ BillableX96.2DAssault by letter bomb, subsequent encounter✓ BillableX96.2SAssault by letter bomb, sequela✓ Billable

Also Indexed As(ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index)

These clinical terms, synonyms, and manifestations all map to X96.2 in the official ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index.

Assault (homicidal) (by) (in), bomb, letterExplosion (accidental) (of) (with secondary fire), letter bomb, assaultExplosion (accidental) (of) (with secondary fire), letter bomb, homicide (attempt)

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├X92-Y09Assault (X92-Y09)├X96Assault by explosive material
└X96.2Assault by letter bomb

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