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X79 Intentional self-harm by blunt object

ICD-10-CM category X79 sits in Chapter 20 (External causes of morbidity, V00-Y99). It contains 3 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.

Billable codes in X79

CodeDescription
X79.XXXAIntentional self-harm by blunt object, initial encounter
X79.XXXDIntentional self-harm by blunt object, subsequent encounter
X79.XXXSIntentional self-harm by blunt object, sequela

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