X73.9XXA — Intentional self-harm by unspecified larger firearm discharge, initial encounter
Is X73.9XXA billable?
Yes, but X73.9XXA is an unspecified code. X73.9XXA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, X73.9XXA is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting X73.9XXA — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
X73.9XXA at a glance
| Code | X73.9XXA |
|---|---|
| Description | Intentional self-harm by unspecified larger firearm discharge, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "A" | initial encounter |
What does the 7th character "A" mean in X73.9XXA?
In X73.9XXA, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for X73.9XXA to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is X73.9XXA listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under X73.9, the nearest indexed parent of X73.9XXA. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Suicide, suicidal › firearm › larger (attempted) (by)
- Discharge › firearm › larger › suicide (accidental)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from X73
The conditions below can never be reported together with X73.9XXA on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- airgun (X74.01)
How long has X73.9XXA existed?
X73.9XXA 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.