X72 INTENTIONAL SELF-HARM BY HANDGUN DISCHARGE

Code Information

  • Diagnosis Code: X72
  • Short Description: Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge
  • Long Description: Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge
  • Code Version: 2025 ICD-10-CM

The code X72 is NOT VALID for claim submission

Code Classification

References to Index of Diseases and Injuries

The code X72 has the following ICD-10-CM references to the Index of Diseases and Injuries

  • Inclusion Terms:
    • Intentional self-harm by gun for single hand use
    • Intentional self-harm by pistol
    • Intentional self-harm by revolver
  • 7th Characters:
    • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code @X72*
  • Type 1 Excludes Notes:
    • Very pistol (@X74.8*)

Similar Codes

ICD-10 Code ICD-10 Description
X72.XXXA Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge, initial encounter
X72.XXXD Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge, subsequent encounter
X72.XXXS Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge, sequela
This page was last updated on: 10/1/2025
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