X71.8⚠ Requires 7th Character

Other intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X71

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to X71.8:

Ainitial encounterX71.8XXADsubsequent encounterX71.8XXDSsequelaX71.8XXS

Sub-codes of X71.8(3)

X71.8 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

X71.8AOther intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion, init…✓ BillableX71.8DOther intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion, subs…✓ BillableX71.8SOther intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion, sequ…✓ Billable

Also Indexed As(ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index)

These clinical terms, synonyms, and manifestations all map to X71.8 in the official ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index.

Drowning (accidental), in, specified place NEC, suicide (attempt)Suicide, suicidal (attempted) (by), drowning (in), specified NEC

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├X71-X83Intentional self-harm (X71-X83)├X71Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion
└X71.8Other intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion

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