X78

Non-Billable

Intentional self-harm by sharp object

X78 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple sub-diagnoses that fall under this code. Please refer to the sub-diagnoses below.

Related Diagnoses

  • X78.0Intentional self-harm by sharp glass
    • X78.0XXAIntentional self-harm by sharp glass, initial encounter
    • X78.0XXDIntentional self-harm by sharp glass, subsequent encounter
    • X78.0XXSIntentional self-harm by sharp glass, sequela
  • X78.1Intentional self-harm by knife
    • X78.1XXAIntentional self-harm by knife, initial encounter
    • X78.1XXDIntentional self-harm by knife, subsequent encounter
    • X78.1XXSIntentional self-harm by knife, sequela
  • X78.2Intentional self-harm by sword or dagger
    • X78.2XXAIntentional self-harm by sword or dagger, initial encounter
    • X78.2XXDIntentional self-harm by sword or dagger, subsequent encounter
    • X78.2XXSIntentional self-harm by sword or dagger, sequela
  • X78.8Intentional self-harm by other sharp object
    • X78.8XXAIntentional self-harm by other sharp object, initial encounter
    • X78.8XXDIntentional self-harm by other sharp object, subsequent encounter
    • X78.8XXSIntentional self-harm by other sharp object, sequela
  • X78.9Intentional self-harm by unspecified sharp object
    • X78.9XXAIntentional self-harm by unspecified sharp object, initial encounter
    • X78.9XXDIntentional self-harm by unspecified sharp object, subsequent encounter
    • X78.9XXSIntentional self-harm by unspecified sharp object, sequela