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X99 - Assault by sharp object


The ICD 10 Code for Assault by sharp object is listed as X99.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: X99
Description: Assault by sharp object
  • Excludes1: assault by strike by sports equipment (Y08.0-)
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X99
  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela
Chapter External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of X99:
X99.0 - Assault by sharp glass
X99.1 - Assault by knife
X99.2 - Assault by sword or dagger
X99.8 - Assault by other sharp object
X99.9 - Assault by unspecified sharp object