X78 — Intentional self-harm by sharp object
Is X78 billable?
No — X78 is a non-billable header code.
X78 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 15 billable codes beneath X78.
Billable codes under this header
- X78.0XXAIntentional self-harm by sharp glass, initial encounter
- X78.0XXDIntentional self-harm by sharp glass, subsequent encounter
- X78.0XXSIntentional self-harm by sharp glass, sequela
- X78.1XXAIntentional self-harm by knife, initial encounter
- X78.1XXDIntentional self-harm by knife, subsequent encounter
- X78.1XXSIntentional self-harm by knife, sequela
- X78.2XXAIntentional self-harm by sword or dagger, initial encounter
- X78.2XXDIntentional self-harm by sword or dagger, subsequent encounter
- X78.2XXSIntentional self-harm by sword or dagger, sequela
- X78.8XXAIntentional self-harm by other sharp object, initial encounter
- X78.8XXDIntentional self-harm by other sharp object, subsequent encounter
- X78.8XXSIntentional self-harm by other sharp object, sequela
- X78.9XXAIntentional self-harm by unspecified sharp object, initial encounter
- X78.9XXDIntentional self-harm by unspecified sharp object, subsequent encounter
- X78.9XXSIntentional self-harm by unspecified sharp object, sequela
X78 at a glance
| Code | X78 |
|---|---|
| Description | Intentional self-harm by sharp object |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
What codes fall under X78? (5)
How long has X78 existed?
X78 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.