X78.8⚠ Requires 7th Character

Intentional self-harm by other sharp object

⚠ 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 X78.8:

Ainitial encounterX78.8XXADsubsequent encounterX78.8XXDSsequelaX78.8XXS

Sub-codes of X78.8(3)

X78.8 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

X78.8AIntentional self-harm by other sharp object, initial encount…✓ BillableX78.8DIntentional self-harm by other sharp object, subsequent enco…✓ BillableX78.8SIntentional self-harm by other sharp object, sequela✓ Billable

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

These clinical terms, synonyms, and manifestations all map to X78.8 in the official ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index.

Suicide, suicidal (attempted) (by), cutting or piercing instrument, specified NEC

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├X71-X83Intentional self-harm (X71-X83)├X78Intentional self-harm by sharp object
└X78.8Intentional self-harm by other sharp object

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