Is X78.9 a billable code?
No. X78.9 is a header code that groups 0 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
X78.9: Intentional self-harm by unspecified sharp object
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
X78.9 groups related diagnoses under intentional self-harm by unspecified sharp object. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Other codes in X78 Intentional self-harm by sharp object
X78.9 questions
What does X78.9 mean?
X78.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for Intentional self-harm by unspecified sharp object. It is in chapter 21, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.