2025 ICD-10-CM code X94
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A External causes of morbidity - Assault (X92-Y09) External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99) Feed
Assault by rifle, shotgun, and larger firearm discharge.
Modifiers may be applicable depending on the circumstances of the assault and the services provided.
The medical necessity for treatment is determined by the injuries sustained during the assault.Appropriate documentation must demonstrate the need for each service rendered.
The clinical responsibility depends on the specific injuries sustained and the care provided. This code is used to document the circumstances of the injury, requiring additional codes to describe the nature and extent of the injury. The attending physician is responsible for documenting the assault and the resulting injuries.Depending on the severity of the injuries, specialists may be involved in the care.
In simple words: This code is used when someone is hurt in an attack involving a rifle, shotgun, or other large firearm.It describes how the injury happened, not the specific injury itself.
This ICD-10-CM code classifies assaults caused by rifles, shotguns, and larger firearms.It is used to indicate the circumstance of the injury, not the nature of the injury itself.This code should be used in conjunction with codes from other chapters specifying the resulting injuries (e.g., Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)).The code includes assaults resulting in homicide or injuries inflicted with intent to harm or kill.
Example 1: A patient presents to the emergency room with gunshot wounds to the abdomen and chest after being involved in a drive-by shooting.Code X94 would be used to indicate the assault was committed with a larger firearm.Additional codes would be used to document the specific injuries sustained., A hunter is accidentally shot by a fellow hunter using a hunting rifle.Code X94.1 (Assault by hunting rifle) would be used to specify the type of firearm.Additional codes would detail the injuries caused., A patient is admitted to the hospital after being attacked by an assailant using a shotgun. Code X94.0 (Assault by shotgun) and additional codes indicating the injuries sustained would be documented.
Detailed documentation is required, including the circumstances of the assault, the type of firearm used, the specific injuries sustained, and any treatments provided.Police reports and witness statements may be helpful.Imaging studies (X-rays, CT scans) and operative reports should be included.
** This code is part of the ICD-10-CM classification system for external causes of morbidity.It is important to accurately document the type of firearm and the resulting injuries for complete and accurate coding.Consult the official ICD-10-CM coding manual for the most up-to-date information and guidance.
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: No specific TC modifier rules apply to this code; it depends on the context and associated procedures.
- Specialties:Emergency Medicine, Trauma Surgery, General Surgery, Orthopedics, depending on the nature and location of the injuries.
- Place of Service:Emergency Room - Hospital, Inpatient Hospital, Office,Outpatient Hospital, depending on the treatment location