X78.9 — Intentional self-harm by unspecified sharp object
Not billable
Is X78.9 billable?
No — X78.9 is a non-billable header code. X78.9 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 X78.9.
X78.9 at a glance
| Code | X78.9 |
|---|---|
| Description | Intentional self-harm by unspecified sharp object |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is X78.9 listed in the External Cause Index?
These are the routes through the External Cause of Injuries Index that lead to X78.9 — how the injury happened, rather than what the injury was.
- Suicide, suicidal › cut (attempted) (by)
- Suicide, suicidal › cutting or piercing instrument (attempted) (by)
- Contact › with › objectNEC › sharp NEC › self-inflicted (accidental)
What codes fall under X78.9? (3)
How long has X78.9 existed?
X78.9 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.