Diagnosis Code

X78.1 INTENTIONAL SELF-HARM BY KNIFE


Code Information

Diagnosis Code: X78.1

Short Description: Intentional self-harm by knife

Long Description: Intentional self-harm by knife

The code X78.1 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 sharp object (X78)
        • X78.1 Intentional self-harm by knife

Code Version: 2022 ICD-10-CM


Similar Codes

ICD-10 Code ICD-10 Description
X78 Intentional self-harm by sharp object
X78.0 Intentional self-harm by sharp glass
X78.0XXA Intentional self-harm by sharp glass, initial encounter
X78.0XXD Intentional self-harm by sharp glass, subsequent encounter
X78.0XXS Intentional self-harm by sharp glass, sequela
X78.1XXA Intentional self-harm by knife, initial encounter
X78.1XXD Intentional self-harm by knife, subsequent encounter
X78.1XXS Intentional self-harm by knife, sequela
X78.2 Intentional self-harm by sword or dagger
X78.2XXA Intentional self-harm by sword or dagger, initial encounter
X78.2XXD Intentional self-harm by sword or dagger, subsequent encounter
X78.2XXS Intentional self-harm by sword or dagger, sequela
X78.8 Intentional self-harm by other sharp object
X78.8XXA Intentional self-harm by other sharp object, initial encounter
X78.8XXD Intentional self-harm by other sharp object, subsequent encounter
X78.8XXS Intentional self-harm by other sharp object, sequela
X78.9 Intentional self-harm by unspecified sharp object
X78.9XXA Intentional self-harm by unspecified sharp object, initial encounter
X78.9XXD Intentional self-harm by unspecified sharp object, subsequent encounter
X78.9XXS Intentional self-harm by unspecified sharp object, sequela


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