X72.XXXS
X72.XXXS: Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge, sequela
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt
X72.XXXS is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for intentional self-harm by handgun discharge, sequela. It is valid for submission on a claim.
Check X72.XXXS with the rest of the claim: free scrubber7th character "S": sequela
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code X72
- A
- initial encounter
- D
- subsequent encounter
- S
- sequela
Excludes1: never code together
These conditions cannot occur together. Billing both on the same encounter is a denial.
- Very pistol (X74.8)
Inclusion terms
Alternative wordings a physician may use in the chart for this same code.
- Intentional self-harm by gun for single hand use
- Intentional self-harm by pistol
- Intentional self-harm by revolver
Risk adjustment
No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.
Code history
Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.