2020 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code X78

Intentional self-harm by sharp object

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code

X78 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
The 2020 edition of ICD-10-CM X78 became effective on October 1, 2019.
This is the American ICD-10-CM version of X78 - other international versions of ICD-10 X78 may differ.

ICD-10-CM Coding Rules

The following code(s) above X78 contain annotation back-references

Annotation Back-References

In this context, annotation back-references refer to codes that contain:

that may be applicable to X78:

Code History

2016 (effective 10/1/2015): New code (first year of non-draft ICD-10-CM)
2017 (effective 10/1/2016): No change
2018 (effective 10/1/2017): No change
2019 (effective 10/1/2018): No change
2020 (effective 10/1/2019): No change

ICD-10-CM Codes Adjacent To X78

X77.3XXD …… subsequent encounter

X77.3XXS …… sequela

X77.8 Intentional self-harm by other hot objects

X77.8XXA …… initial encounter

X77.8XXD …… subsequent encounter

X77.8XXS …… sequela

X77.9 Intentional self-harm by unspecified hot objects

X77.9XXA …… initial encounter

X77.9XXD …… subsequent encounter

X77.9XXS …… sequela

X78 Intentional self-harm by sharp object

X78.0 Intentional self-harm by sharp glass

X78.0XXA …… initial encounter

X78.0XXD …… subsequent encounter

X78.0XXS …… sequela

X78.1 Intentional self-harm by knife

X78.1XXA …… initial encounter

X78.1XXD …… subsequent encounter

X78.1XXS …… sequela

X78.2 Intentional self-harm by sword or dagger

X78.2XXA …… initial encounter

Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.