ICD-10 Code for Suicide
Also indexed as (attempted)
The ICD-10-CM code for suicide is T14.91 — Suicide attempt. This is the code the Alphabetic Index gives for suicide with no further qualifier, valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
T14.91 cannot be submitted on a claim. It is a header code, so a more specific code from the list below is required.
Which suicide code should you use?
The Alphabetic Index lists 3 codes under Suicide, suicidal. Which one applies depends on the qualifier documented in the record — the type, site, cause, or associated condition. Find the qualifier below, then verify the code in the Tabular List before using it.
By type
| history of | Z91.51 | Personal history of suicidal behavior |
Suicide history of
| in family | Z81.8 | Family history of other mental and behavioral disorders |
Suicide risk
| meaning personal history of attempted suicide | Z91.51 | Personal history of suicidal behavior |
Suicide tendencies
| meaning personal history of attempted suicide | Z91.51 | Personal history of suicidal behavior |
Codes under T14.91
Index terms and codes are reproduced from the official ICD-10-CM FY2027 release. The Alphabetic Index is a finding aid — a code must always be verified in the Tabular List before it is reported. Data sources