What is the ICD-10 code for a suicide attempt?

The ICD-10 code for a suicide attempt is T14.91XA, used for initial encounters where an attempt is confirmed.

How do you document a suicide attempt?

Document a suicide attempt by including the patient's statement of intent, the method used, and any preparatory acts like a suicide note.

ICD-10 Coding for Suicidal Attempt(T14.91XA, T14.91, R45.851)

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Learn about the ICD-10 coding for suicidal attempts, including documentation requirements and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

Attempted SuicideSelf-Harm with Suicidal Intent

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Suicidal Attempt

S00-T88Primary Range

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

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Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
T14.91XA	Suicide attempt, initial encounter	Use for any initial encounter where a suicide attempt is confirmed.	Patient statement confirming intent to die Method of attempt documented Presence of a suicide note or preparatory acts

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Suicide attempt, initial encounter

T14.91XABillable

Suicide attempt

T14.91

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Suicidal ideationR45.851

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Suicidal Attempt.

Vague documentation of self-harm

Impact

Clinical: Leads to misinterpretation of the patient's condition., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential for denied claims due to incorrect coding.

Mitigation

Train staff on detailed documentation practices., Use templates to ensure completeness.

Confusing suicidal ideation with an attempt

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding can affect DRG assignment and reimbursement., Compliance: Misclassification can lead to compliance issues., Data Quality: Affects the accuracy of patient records and data analysis.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation specifies an actual attempt with intent.

Coding Accuracy

Impact

Risk of incorrect coding due to vague documentation.

Mitigation

Implement regular training and audits to ensure compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with T14.91XA.

Primary Code

T14.91XA

Suicide attempt, initial encounter

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ICD-10 Coding for Suicidal Attempt(T14.91XA, T14.91, R45.851)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a suicide attempt?

How do you document a suicide attempt?

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