X77.9XXD
X77.9XXD — Intentional self-harm by unspecified hot objects, subsequent encounter
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt
X77.9XXD is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for intentional self-harm by unspecified hot objects, subsequent encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.
7th character "D" — subsequent 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
X77.9XXD does not map to an HCC and does not risk-adjust under CMS-HCC V28. That is normal — most ICD-10 codes do not. It still needs to be coded correctly; it just will not move a RAF score.
Related codes at this level
Codes that share X77.9. If X77.9XXD is not quite right, the correct code is usually one of these.
Questions about X77.9XXD
- Is X77.9XXD a billable ICD-10-CM code?
- Yes. X77.9XXD is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code and is valid for submission on a claim.
- Where does X77.9XXD sit in the tabular list?
- External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), in the block Intentional self-harm (X71-X83).