What does ICD-10 code X94 mean?

ICD-10 code X94 is the standardized code used for assault by rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge in medical records and coding systems.

When is ICD-10 code X94 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code X94 when recording assault by rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge in a standardized format. This entry may also act as a broader category that points toward more specific child codes.

Does ICD-10 code X94 confirm a diagnosis?

No. A code helps standardize documentation and claims, but it should not be read as a substitute for a clinician's full assessment.

ICD10

ICD-10 Code X94: Assault by rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge

Name: ICD-10 Code X94: Assault by rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-26T14:50:16.732Z

X94 is an ICD-10 diagnosis entry used to group records related to Assault by rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge. You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen. ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99).

When is it used?

May be used when a clinician documents assault by rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge in a patient's medical record.
May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
This code may act more like a grouping or parent code, so a more specific child code may be used in final documentation when available.

What it does not mean

A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
This entry may represent a broader category rather than the most specific billable code.

Code hierarchy

chapter

20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

block

X92-Y09Assault

currentX92-Y09

Official coding notes

Excludes1 (do not code together)

airgun (X95.01)

7th character notes

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X94
initial encounter
subsequent encounter
sequela

Where you may see this code

You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen.

Related specialists

ENT Specialist

Sibling codes

X92Assault by drowning and submersion X93Assault by handgun dischargebillable X95Assault by other and unspecified firearm and gun discharge X96Assault by explosive material X97Assault by smoke, fire and flamesbillable X98Assault by steam, hot vapors and hot objects X99Assault by sharp object Y00Assault by blunt objectbillable Y01Assault by pushing from high placebillable Y02Assault by pushing or placing victim in front of moving object Y03Assault by crashing of motor vehicle Y04Assault by bodily force Y07Perpetrator of assault, maltreatment and neglect Y08Assault by other specified means Y09Assault by unspecified meansbillable

Mapped diagnoses and classifications

SNOMED_CT 219204003high

Assault by hunting rifle

Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map

SNOMED_CT 219203009high

Assault by shotgun

Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy code aligns to an official FY 2026 category. Frontend should resolve to the official category page and surface the billable child codes.

Legacy codes

X94

Replacement codes

X94.0 — Assault by shotgunX94.1 — Assault by hunting rifleX94.2 — Assault by machine gunX94.8 — Assault by other larger firearm dischargeX94.9 — Assault by unspecified larger firearm discharge

Common synonyms

Assault by rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge

Frequently asked questions

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