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X78.9 – Intentional self-harm by unspecified sharp object

Overview

Coding Notes

Active
Non-billable / Non-specific, not valid for HIPAA-covered transactions

Back Reference of External Causes

Contact (accidental)
with
object NEC (blunt)
sharp NEC W45.8
self-inflicted X78.9
Suicide, suicidal (attempted) (by) X83.8
cut (any part of body) X78.9
cutting or piercing instrument X78.9

Sibling Codes

Intentional self-harm by sharp glass
Intentional self-harm by knife
Intentional self-harm by sword or dagger
Intentional self-harm by other sharp object

Parent Sibling Codes

Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion
Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge
Intentional self-harm by rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge
Intentional self-harm by other and unspecified firearm and gun discharge
Intentional self-harm by explosive material
Intentional self-harm by smoke, fire and flames
Intentional self-harm by steam, hot vapors and hot objects
Intentional self-harm by sharp object
Intentional self-harm by blunt object

View in Tabular

Code Title
V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
X71-X83 Intentional self-harm (X71-X83)
X78 Intentional self-harm by sharp object
X78.9 Intentional self-harm by unspecified sharp object