X72.XXXA — Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge, initial encounter
Is X72.XXXA billable?
Yes — X72.XXXA is billable for FY2027. X72.XXXA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. X72.XXXA may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
X72.XXXA at a glance
| Code | X72.XXXA |
|---|---|
| Description | Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is X72.XXXA listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under X72, the nearest indexed parent of X72.XXXA. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Suicide, suicidal › firearm › handgun (attempted) (by)
- Discharge › firearm › handgun › suicide (accidental)
Excludes1 — never code together
The conditions below can never be reported together with X72.XXXA on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- Very pistol (X74.8)
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to X72.XXXA.
- Intentional self-harm by gun for single hand use
- Intentional self-harm by pistol
- Intentional self-harm by revolver
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from X72
The conditions below can never be reported together with X72.XXXA on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- Very pistol (X74.8)
How long has X72.XXXA existed?
X72.XXXA has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.