X79.XXXS
X79.XXXS — Intentional self-harm by blunt object, sequela
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM
X79.XXXS is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for intentional self-harm by blunt object, sequela. It is valid for submission on a claim.
7th character "S" — sequela
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code X79
- A
- initial encounter
- D
- subsequent encounter
- S
- sequela
Risk adjustment
X79.XXXS 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 X79. If X79.XXXS is not quite right, the correct code is usually one of these.
Questions about X79.XXXS
- Is X79.XXXS a billable ICD-10-CM code?
- Yes. X79.XXXS is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code and is valid for submission on a claim.
- Where does X79.XXXS sit in the tabular list?
- External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), in the block Intentional self-harm (X71-X83).