X78.9XXA
X78.9XXA — Intentional self-harm by unspecified sharp object, initial encounter
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM
X78.9XXA is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for intentional self-harm by unspecified sharp object, 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 X78
- A
- initial encounter
- D
- subsequent encounter
- S
- sequela
Risk adjustment
X78.9XXA 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 X78.9. If X78.9XXA is not quite right, the correct code is usually one of these.
Questions about X78.9XXA
- Is X78.9XXA a billable ICD-10-CM code?
- Yes. X78.9XXA is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code and is valid for submission on a claim.
- Where does X78.9XXA sit in the tabular list?
- External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), in the block Intentional self-harm (X71-X83).