X79⚠ Requires 7th Character

Intentional self-harm by blunt object

Related Codes· Intentional self-harm (X71-X83)

X71Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersionX72Intentional self-harm by handgun dischargeX73Intentional self-harm by rifle, shotgun and larger firearm d…

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code X79

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to X79:

Ainitial encounterX79XXXADsubsequent encounterX79XXXDSsequelaX79XXXS

Sub-codes of X79(3)

X79 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

X79AIntentional self-harm by blunt object, initial encounter✓ BillableX79DIntentional self-harm by blunt object, subsequent encounter✓ BillableX79SIntentional self-harm by blunt object, sequela✓ Billable

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├X71-X83Intentional self-harm (X71-X83)├X79Intentional self-harm by blunt object
└X79Intentional self-harm by blunt object

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