X79 — Intentional self-harm by blunt object
Not billable
Is X79 billable?
No — X79 is a non-billable header code. X79 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 X79.
X79 at a glance
| Code | X79 |
|---|---|
| Description | Intentional self-harm by blunt object |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is X79 listed in the External Cause Index?
These are the routes through the External Cause of Injuries Index that lead to X79 — how the injury happened, rather than what the injury was.
- Suicide, suicidal › blunt object (attempted) (by)
- Struckby › object › blunt › suicide (accidentally)
What codes fall under X79? (3)
How long has X79 existed?
X79 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.