Diagnosis Code: X79

Short Description: Intentional self-harm by blunt object

Long Description: Intentional self-harm by blunt object

The code X79 is NOT VALID for claim submission

Code Classification:

• External causes of morbidity and mortality (V01–Y99)
  • Intentional self-harm (X71-X83)
    • Intentional self-harm by blunt object (X79)
      • X79 Intentional self-harm by blunt object

Code Version: 2022 ICD-10-CM

References to Index of Diseases and Injuries

The code X79 has the following ICD-10-CM references to the Index of Diseases and Injuries

• 7th Characters:
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code @X79*

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