X79.XXXA
X79.XXXA — Intentional self-harm by blunt object, initial encounter
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM
X79.XXXA is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for intentional self-harm by blunt 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 code X79
- A
- initial encounter
- D
- subsequent encounter
- S
- sequela
Risk adjustment
X79.XXXA 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 X79. If X79.XXXA is not quite right, the correct code is usually one of these.
Questions about X79.XXXA
- Is X79.XXXA a billable ICD-10-CM code?
- Yes. X79.XXXA is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code and is valid for submission on a claim.
- Where does X79.XXXA sit in the tabular list?
- External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), in the block Intentional self-harm (X71-X83).