ICD-10-CM Codes
V00-Y99
X71-X83
X78-
2023 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code X78.9

2023 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code X78.9

Intentional self-harm by unspecified sharp object

2016

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2021

2022

2023

Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code

X78.9 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 X78.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.
This is the American ICD-10-CM version of X78.9 - other international versions of ICD-10 X78.9 may differ.

ICD-10-CM Coding Rules

X78.9 describes the circumstance causing an injury, not the nature of the injury.

The following code(s) above X78.9 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 X78.9:

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 X78.9:

Contact (accidental)
- with
  - object (blunt)
    - sharp NEC W45.8
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W45.8
      Other foreign body or object entering through skin
      2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code
      Applicable To
      Splinter in skin NOS
      - self-inflicted X78.9
Suicide, suicidal (attempted) (by) X83.8
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code X83.8
Intentional self-harm by other specified means
- cutting or piercing instrument X78.9
- cut X78.9 (any part of body)

ICD-10-CM Codes Adjacent To X78.9

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

X78.9XXS …… sequela

X79 Intentional self-harm by blunt object

X79.XXXA Intentional self-harm by blunt object, initial encounter

X79.XXXD Intentional self-harm by blunt object, subsequent encounter

X79.XXXS Intentional self-harm by blunt object, sequela

X80 Intentional self-harm by jumping from a high place

X80.XXXA Intentional self-harm by jumping from a high place, initial encounter

X80.XXXD Intentional self-harm by jumping from a high place, subsequent encounter

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

2023 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code X78.9

Intentional self-harm by unspecified sharp object

External causes of morbidity

Intentional self-harm

Other foreign body or object entering through skin

Intentional self-harm by other specified means