X78.9XXS
X78.9XXS — Intentional self-harm by unspecified sharp object, sequela
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM
X78.9XXS is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for intentional self-harm by unspecified sharp object, sequela. It is valid for submission on a claim.
7th character "S" — sequela
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X78
- A
- initial encounter
- D
- subsequent encounter
- S
- sequela
Risk adjustment
X78.9XXS 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 X78.9. If X78.9XXS is not quite right, the correct code is usually one of these.
Questions about X78.9XXS
- Is X78.9XXS a billable ICD-10-CM code?
- Yes. X78.9XXS is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code and is valid for submission on a claim.
- Where does X78.9XXS sit in the tabular list?
- External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), in the block Intentional self-harm (X71-X83).