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X72

Non-billable

Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge

Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

X71-X83

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Intentional self-harm by gun for single hand use
  • Intentional self-harm by pistol
  • Intentional self-harm by revolver

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

7th Character Definitions

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Child Codes (3)

X72.XXXA

Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge, init encntr

BillableX72.XXXD

Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge, subs encntr

BillableX72.XXXS

Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code X72?

ICD-10-CM code X72 represents "Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is X72 a billable code?

No, X72 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under X72.

What chapter is X72 in?

X72 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with X72?

X72 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: Very pistol (X74.8).

What are the subcategories under X72?

X72 has 3 child codes, including: X72.XXXA (Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge, init encntr), X72.XXXD (Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge, subs encntr), X72.XXXS (Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge, sequela).

What are the UMLS CUIs for X72?

X72 is linked to 4 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2905669, C0480370, C2905670, C2905671. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.