Advanced Search

ICD-10-CM Code for Assault by unspecified sharp object X99.9

ICD-10 code X99.9 for Assault by unspecified sharp object is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - External causes of morbidity .

Image 1

Official Long Descriptor

Assault by unspecified sharp object
Assault by stabbing NOS

X99

Excludes1: assault by strike by sports equipment (Y08.0-)

 
X99.9 Assault by unspecified sharp object
Child Code
Assault by unspecified sharp object, initial encounter
Child Code
Assault by unspecified sharp object, subsequent encounter
Child Code
Assault by unspecified sharp object, sequela

Additional/Related Information

Tabs
Get crucial instructions for accurate ICD-10-CM X99.9 coding with all applicable Excludes 1 and Excludes 2 notes from the section level conveniently shown with each code.
This section shows you chapter-specific coding guidelines to increase your understanding and correct usage of the target ICD-10-CM Volume 1 code.

Crosswalks

Forum

Have a question about ICD-10-CM Code X99.9 ? Start a discussion here
Unsure how to code a fight between two children
You need to go by what the documentation says. Id consider that an assault regardless of age. Assault has no age limit Although id go with Y00.XXXA assault by blunt object. Bodily force means for in... [ Read More ]
ICD-10-Cm
Pls help I cant Figure it out where did I got wrong ..Pl ..Pls anybody can pls explaine to me I am kind nah lost I need a hug:confused: 9 Laceration of right hand from assault with knife, initial en... [ Read More ]
What does it take to be I10 leader?
[b]ICD-10-CM and ICD=10-Preview[/b] I need help I kind nah lost .Pls help 1) Laceration of right hand from assault with knife, initial encounter. Assign both the diagnosis code and the external ca... [ Read More ]
View All

Coding Alert(s)

    See links to CMS documents related to your ICD-10-CM code without changing pages or searching the Web. Create your account here for Free Trial to Codify's CMS Center!

    Latest News