X79.XXXA — Intentional self-harm by blunt object, initial encounter
Billable
Is X79.XXXA billable?
Yes — X79.XXXA is billable for FY2027. X79.XXXA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. X79.XXXA may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
X79.XXXA at a glance
| Code | X79.XXXA |
|---|---|
| Description | Intentional self-harm by blunt object, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is X79.XXXA listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under X79, the nearest indexed parent of X79.XXXA. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Suicide, suicidal › blunt object (attempted) (by)
- Struckby › object › blunt › suicide (accidentally)
How long has X79.XXXA existed?
X79.XXXA 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.