Assault by other specified explosive, initial encounter

This code signifies an injury or harm inflicted upon a person through an intentional act involving an explosive device not otherwise specified. It covers situations where an individual is the victim of an assault using a type of explosive that doesn't fit into more specific categories.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial treatment of a patient who has sustained injuries as a direct result of an assault involving an explosive device, such as a homemade bomb or an improvised explosive device (IED), where the specific type of explosive is known but not categorized elsewhere. It should be used when the intent is clearly assaultive.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the injury was due to an assault and involved an explosive.
• Verify that the specific type of explosive is not more precisely classified by another code in the X96 series.
• Remember the "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter for treatment of the injury.