2025 ICD-10-CM code X94.0

Assault by shotgun.

The use of code X94.0 should be secondary to codes from other chapters, such as Chapter 19 (Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)), which describe the nature of the conditions resulting from the assault.A 7th character is required to specify the encounter type (initial encounter, subsequent encounter, or sequela).

Medical necessity for treatment related to code X94.0 is established by the documented injuries resulting from the assault. This may include imaging studies, surgical interventions, and other medical procedures necessary to stabilize the patient and address the injuries sustained.

Clinicians should document the nature and extent of injuries resulting from the assault, including details about the weapon used (shotgun), the circumstances of the event, and any associated complications. This information is crucial for accurate coding and subsequent treatment planning.

In simple words: This code represents an assault where someone intentionally tries to harm or kill another person using a shotgun.

Assault by shotgun. This code describes an injury inflicted by another person with the intent to injure or kill, specifically using a shotgun.

Example 1: A patient presents to the emergency room with gunshot wounds to the chest and abdomen, sustained during a robbery where the assailant used a shotgun. Code X94.0 is used to indicate the cause of the injuries., A patient reports to the police that they were attacked by a neighbor who fired a shotgun at them, resulting in injuries to their leg. Medical records should document the assault with X94.0., During a domestic dispute, one individual shoots another with a shotgun, causing non-fatal injuries. Code X94.0 is assigned to classify the cause of the injuries sustained in the assault.

Documentation should clearly indicate the cause of injury as an assault involving a shotgun, distinguishing it from accidental injury or other forms of assault. Details about the circumstances of the assault, the specific body regions injured, and the types of injuries sustained are essential for accurate coding and reporting.

** Excludes1: airgun (X95.01)

** Only Enterprise users with EHR integration can access case-specific answers. Click here to request access.