X78.2⚠ Requires 7th Character

Intentional self-harm by sword or dagger

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X78

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to X78.2:

Ainitial encounterX78.2XXADsubsequent encounterX78.2XXDSsequelaX78.2XXS

Sub-codes of X78.2(3)

X78.2 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

X78.2AIntentional self-harm by sword or dagger, initial encounter✓ BillableX78.2DIntentional self-harm by sword or dagger, subsequent encount…✓ BillableX78.2SIntentional self-harm by sword or dagger, sequela✓ Billable

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

These clinical terms, synonyms, and manifestations all map to X78.2 in the official ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index.

Bayonet wound, suicide (attempt)Contact (accidental), with, dagger, suicide (attempt)Contact (accidental), with, sword, suicide (attempt)Suicide, suicidal (attempted) (by), cutting or piercing instrument, daggerSuicide, suicidal (attempted) (by), cutting or piercing instrument, sword

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├X71-X83Intentional self-harm (X71-X83)├X78Intentional self-harm by sharp object
└X78.2Intentional self-harm by sword or dagger

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