X85-Y09: Assault

X95: Assault by other and unspecified firearm discharge

Assault by other and unspecified firearm discharge refers to a group of injuries sustained due to intentional harm inflicted with firearms whose specific type is not specified. Firearms in this context refer to a broad range of portable guns, not limited to handguns, rifles, shotguns, and improvised firearms that can discharge projectiles driven by rapidly expanding high-pressure gas produced by chemical reactions within the confined space of the gun. The injuries caused by such incidents primarily affect the body systems based on the wound's location, including but not limited to the circulatory, respiratory, skeletal, and nervous systems. Such injuries often present through symptoms such as localized pain, bleeding, swelling, or even more severe symptoms like respiratory distress, altered mental status, or loss of consciousness in cases of major vital organ involvement. The progression of the condition is dependent on the severity and location of the injury.