X96.8⚠ Requires 7th Character

Assault by other specified explosive

⚠ 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 X96.8:

Ainitial encounterX96.8XXADsubsequent encounterX96.8XXDSsequelaX96.8XXS

Sub-codes of X96.8(3)

X96.8 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

X96.8AAssault by other specified explosive, initial encounter✓ BillableX96.8DAssault by other specified explosive, subsequent encounter✓ BillableX96.8SAssault by other specified explosive, sequela✓ Billable

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├X92-Y09Assault (X92-Y09)├X96Assault by explosive material
└X96.8Assault by other specified explosive

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