X72.XXXD — Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge, subsequent encounter
Is X72.XXXD billable?
Yes — X72.XXXD is billable for FY2027. X72.XXXD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. X72.XXXD may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
X72.XXXD at a glance
| Code | X72.XXXD |
|---|---|
| Description | Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is X72.XXXD listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under X72, the nearest indexed parent of X72.XXXD. 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.XXXD 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.XXXD.
- 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.XXXD 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.XXXD existed?
X72.XXXD 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.