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

The ICD-10 code for a suicide attempt is T14.91XA, which is used for initial encounters of unspecified injuries related to suicide attempts.

How do you document a suicide attempt in medical records?

Document a suicide attempt by including the method, intent, patient quotes, and any relevant circumstances. Ensure specificity to support accurate coding.

ICD-10 Coding for Suicide Attempt(T14.91XA, T14.91, F32.9)

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Explore comprehensive ICD-10 coding and documentation guidelines for suicide attempts, including code relationships, documentation requirements, and common pitfalls.

Also known as:

Attempted SuicideSelf-Harm Attempt

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Suicide Attempt

S00-T88Primary Range

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
T14.91XA	Suicide attempt, initial encounter	Use when documenting a confirmed suicide attempt with unspecified injury.	Documented intent to die Method and circumstances of the attempt

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 ideationsR45.851

Use when there is ideation without an actual attempt.

Accidental drowning and submersionW69

Use when drowning is accidental, not intentional.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Suicide Attempt.

Omitting intent documentation

Impact

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

Mitigation

Always include patient statements about intent, Ensure method and circumstances are clearly documented

Using unspecified intent codes for confirmed suicide attempts

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to incorrect DRG assignment and reimbursement issues., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines for specificity., Data Quality: Decreases accuracy of health records and data reporting.

Mitigation

Use codes that specify intentional self-harm when intent is documented.

Intent Documentation

Impact

Failure to document intent can lead to audit issues.

Mitigation

Ensure all documentation includes clear statements of intent.

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 Suicide Attempt(T14.91XA, T14.91, F32.9)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

How do you document a suicide attempt in medical records?

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