X78.9XXA
Intentional self-harm by unspecified sharp object initial encounter
ICD-10-CM Coding Rules
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X78.9XXA
Approximate Synonyms
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Cause of suicide or self inflicted injury, cutting instrument
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Suicide or self injury by cutting
Details
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X78.9XXA is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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Short description: Intentional self-harm by unsp sharp object, init encntr
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM X78.9XXA became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of X78.9XXA – other international versions of ICD-10 X78.9XXA may differ.