X81.8XXA — Intentional self-harm by jumping or lying in front of other moving object, initial encounter
Is X81.8XXA billable?
Yes — X81.8XXA is billable for FY2027. X81.8XXA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. X81.8XXA may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
X81.8XXA at a glance
| Code | X81.8XXA |
|---|---|
| Description | Intentional self-harm by jumping or lying in front of other moving object, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "A" | initial encounter |
What does the 7th character "A" mean in X81.8XXA?
In X81.8XXA, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for X81.8XXA to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is X81.8XXA listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under X81.8, the nearest indexed parent of X81.8XXA. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Lying before train, vehicle or other moving object
- Jumped, jumping › before moving object NEC
- Running › before moving object
- Suicide, suicidal › lying before moving object, train, vehicle (attempted) (by)
- Suicide, suicidal › jumping › before moving object (attempted) (by)
How long has X81.8XXA existed?
X81.8XXA 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.