Z91.5
Non-billablePersonal history of self-harm
Personal history of self-harm
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- •any follow-up examinationZ08-Z09
- mental health disorder, if known
Child Codes (2)
Related Codes(5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for personal history of self-harm?
The ICD-10-CM code for personal history of self-harm is Z91.5. The full clinical description is "Personal history of self-harm". Z91.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Z91.5 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z91.5 represents “Personal history of self-harm”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Z91.5 a billable code?
No, Z91.5 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under Z91.5.
What chapter is Z91.5 in?
Z91.5 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What are the subcategories under Z91.5?
Z91.5 has 2 child codes, including: Z91.51 (Personal history of suicidal behavior), Z91.52 (Personal history of nonsuicidal self-harm).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z91.5?
Z91.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0476566. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Z91.5 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like personal history of self-harm affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of Z91.5?
Z91.5 maps to the ICD-11 code: QC4B (Personal history of self-harm).
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