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X99.1XXA

X99.1XXA: Assault by knife, initial encounter

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM

X99.1XXA is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for assault by knife, initial encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.

Check X99.1XXA with the rest of the claim: free scrubber

7th character "A": initial encounter

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X99

A
initial encounter
D
subsequent encounter
S
sequela

Excludes1 inherited from the categories above X99.1XXA

A category’s note binds every code beneath it.

Written on X99: Assault by sharp object

  • assault by strike by sports equipment (Y08.0-)

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.

Other codes under X99.1

ICD-10-CMFY2027· effective October 1, 2026

Loaded directly from the CMS/NCHS ICD-10-CM public-domain release: see data sources and our editorial policy. If this page disagrees with the CMS tabular list, this page is wrong. Reference information for professional coders; not medical or billing advice.