2023 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code X78.2

Intentional self-harm by sword or dagger

    2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code
  • X78.2 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
  • The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM X78.2 became effective on October 1, 2022.
  • This is the American ICD-10-CM version of X78.2 - other international versions of ICD-10 X78.2 may differ.
ICD-10-CM Coding Rules
  • X78.2 describes the circumstance causing an injury, not the nature of the injury.
The following code(s) above X78.2 contain annotation back-references
Annotation Back-References
In this context, annotation back-references refer to codes that contain:
  • Applicable To annotations, or
  • Code Also annotations, or
  • Code First annotations, or
  • Excludes1 annotations, or
  • Excludes2 annotations, or
  • Includes annotations, or
  • Note annotations, or
  • Use Additional annotations
that may be applicable to X78.2:
  • V00-Y99
    2023 ICD-10-CM Range V00-Y99

    External causes of morbidity

    Note
    • This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter of the Classification indicating the nature of the condition. Most often, the condition will be classifiable to Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). Other conditions that may be stated to be due to external causes are classified in Chapters I to XVIII. For these conditions, codes from Chapter 20 should be used to provide additional information as to the cause of the condition.
    External causes of morbidity
  • X71-X83
    2023 ICD-10-CM Range X71-X83

    Intentional self-harm

    Applicable To
    • Purposely self-inflicted injury
    • Suicide (attempted)
    Intentional self-harm
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
  • 2021 (effective 10/1/2020): No change
  • 2022 (effective 10/1/2021): No change
  • 2023 (effective 10/1/2022): No change

External Cause Index entries containing back-references to X78.2:
  • Bayonet wound W26.1
    ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W26.1

    Contact with sword or dagger

      2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code
    • suicide X78.2 (attempt)
  • Contact (accidental)
    • with
      • dagger W26.1
        ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W26.1

        Contact with sword or dagger

          2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code
        • suicide X78.2 (attempt)
      • sword W26.1
        ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W26.1

        Contact with sword or dagger

          2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code
        • suicide X78.2 (attempt)
  • Suicide, suicidal (attempted) (by) X83.8
    ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code X83.8

    Intentional self-harm by other specified means

      2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code
    • cutting or piercing instrument X78.9
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code X78.9

      Intentional self-harm by unspecified sharp object

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code
      • dagger X78.2
      • sword X78.2

ICD-10-CM Codes Adjacent To X78.2
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
X78.2XXD …… subsequent encounter
X78.2XXS …… sequela
X78.8 Intentional self-harm by other sharp object
X78.8XXA …… initial encounter
X78.8XXD …… subsequent encounter
X78.8XXS …… sequela
X78.9 Intentional self-harm by unspecified sharp object
X78.9XXA …… initial encounter
X78.9XXD …… subsequent encounter

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