X74.01XA — Intentional self-harm by airgun, initial encounter
Is X74.01XA billable?
Yes — X74.01XA is billable for FY2027. X74.01XA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. X74.01XA may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
X74.01XA at a glance
| Code | X74.01XA |
|---|---|
| Description | Intentional self-harm by airgun, 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 X74.01XA?
In X74.01XA, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for X74.01XA to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is X74.01XA listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under X74.01, the nearest indexed parent of X74.01XA. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Discharge › airgun › suicide (accidental)
- Suicide, suicidal › firearm › airgun (attempted) (by)
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to X74.01XA.
- Intentional self-harm by BB gun discharge
- Intentional self-harm by pellet gun discharge
How long has X74.01XA existed?
X74.01XA 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.