X71.8XXA
X71.8XXA — Other intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion, initial encounter
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt
X71.8XXA is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for other intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion, initial encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.
7th character "A" — initial encounter
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X71
- A
- initial encounter
- D
- subsequent encounter
- S
- sequela
Risk adjustment
X71.8XXA risk-adjusts. Under the CMS-HCC V28 model it maps to these categories:
- HCC 155 Major Depression, Moderate or Severe, without Psychosis0.299 RAF
- HCC 155 Major Depression, Moderate or Severe, without Psychosis0.299 RAF
Coefficient shown for the Community Non-dual Aged segment. A higher HCC in the same hierarchy will suppress this one, so capturing it does not always add score.
Code history
X71.8XXA has not changed since FY2024 — no addition, revision or deletion across the three most recent ICD-10-CM releases.
Related codes at this level
Codes that share X71.8. If X71.8XXA is not quite right, the correct code is usually one of these.
Questions about X71.8XXA
- Is X71.8XXA a billable ICD-10-CM code?
- Yes. X71.8XXA is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code and is valid for submission on a claim.
- Where does X71.8XXA sit in the tabular list?
- External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), in the block Intentional self-harm (X71-X83).