Assault by unspecified firearm discharge, initial encounter

This code signifies an injury sustained as a result of an intentional act of violence involving an unspecified type of firearm. The patient is presenting for the initial treatment of this assault.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a patient was injured by a firearm in an assault, but the specific type of firearm (e.g., handgun, rifle, shotgun) is not documented. This code is appropriate for the initial emergency department visit or first inpatient admission for the injury.

• Always sequence this code after the primary injury code(s).
• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "assault" and "firearm discharge" to support this code.
• If the type of firearm is specified, use a more specific X95 subcategory.