X78 Intentional self-harm by sharp object
ICD-10-CM category X78 sits in Chapter 20 (External causes of morbidity, V00-Y99). It contains 15 billable codes for FY2027, effective October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027. Always code to the most specific code available: a code with more characters that describes the diagnosis more precisely takes priority over a shorter one.
Subcategories
X78.0 Intentional self-harm by sharp glassX78.1 Intentional self-harm by knifeX78.2 Intentional self-harm by sword or daggerX78.8 Intentional self-harm by other sharp objectX78.9 Intentional self-harm by unspecified sharp object
Billable codes in X78
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
X78.0XXA | Intentional self-harm by sharp glass, initial encounter |
X78.0XXD | Intentional self-harm by sharp glass, subsequent encounter |
X78.0XXS | Intentional self-harm by sharp glass, sequela |
X78.1XXA | Intentional self-harm by knife, initial encounter |
X78.1XXD | Intentional self-harm by knife, subsequent encounter |
X78.1XXS | Intentional self-harm by knife, sequela |
X78.2XXA | Intentional self-harm by sword or dagger, initial encounter |
X78.2XXD | Intentional self-harm by sword or dagger, subsequent encounter |
X78.2XXS | Intentional self-harm by sword or dagger, sequela |
X78.8XXA | Intentional self-harm by other sharp object, initial encounter |
X78.8XXD | Intentional self-harm by other sharp object, subsequent encounter |
X78.8XXS | Intentional self-harm by other sharp object, sequela |
X78.9XXA | Intentional self-harm by unspecified sharp object, initial encounter |
X78.9XXD | Intentional self-harm by unspecified sharp object, subsequent encounter |
X78.9XXS | Intentional self-harm by unspecified sharp object, sequela |
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