X77.8XXA
X77.8XXA — Intentional self-harm by other hot objects, initial encounter
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt
X77.8XXA is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for intentional self-harm by other hot objects, 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 X77
- A
- initial encounter
- D
- subsequent encounter
- S
- sequela
Risk adjustment
X77.8XXA 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.
Related codes at this level
Codes that share X77.8. If X77.8XXA is not quite right, the correct code is usually one of these.
Questions about X77.8XXA
- Is X77.8XXA a billable ICD-10-CM code?
- Yes. X77.8XXA is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code and is valid for submission on a claim.
- Where does X77.8XXA sit in the tabular list?
- External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), in the block Intentional self-harm (X71-X83).