X74.8 — Intentional self-harm by other firearm discharge
Not billable
Is X74.8 billable?
No — X74.8 is a non-billable header code. X74.8 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 3 billable codes beneath X74.8.
X74.8 at a glance
| Code | X74.8 |
|---|---|
| Description | Intentional self-harm by other firearm discharge |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is X74.8 listed in the External Cause Index?
These are the routes through the External Cause of Injuries Index that lead to X74.8 — how the injury happened, rather than what the injury was.
- Suicide, suicidal › firearm › specified NEC (attempted) (by)
- Discharge › firearm › specified NEC › suicide (accidental)
- Discharge › firearm › Very pistol › suicide (accidental)
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to X74.8.
- Intentional self-harm by Very pistol [flare] discharge
What codes fall under X74.8? (3)
How long has X74.8 existed?
X74.8 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.