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X72 - Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge

ICD-10-CM Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity · X71-X83 Intentional self-harm (X71-X83) · Top-level category · FY2027

Coding Guidance

X72 requires a 7th character. Report the code below that matches the documentation, for example A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter, S for sequela.

Applicable To

Inclusion terms listed under X72 in the ICD-10-CM tabular list.

  • Intentional self-harm by gun for single hand use
  • Intentional self-harm by pistol
  • Intentional self-harm by revolver
7th Character

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code X72

Includes, Excludes and Coding Notes

Excludes 1 — Not Coded HereFrom X72

Mutually exclusive: these conditions are never reported together with this code.

  • Very pistol (X74.8)
Inclusion TermsFrom X71-X83 Intentional self-harm (X71-X83)

Terms the ICD-10-CM tabular lists under this block.

  • Purposely self-inflicted injury
  • Suicide (attempted)
NotesFrom Chapter V00-Y99

Instructional notes from the ICD-10-CM tabular list.

  • This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter of the Classification indicating the nature of the condition. Most often, the condition will be classifiable to Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). Other conditions that may be stated to be due to external causes are classified in Chapters I to XVIII. For these conditions, codes from Chapter 20 should be used to provide additional information as to the cause of the condition.

More Specific Codes (3)

X72.XXXAIntentional self-harm by handgun discharge, initial encounter→X72.XXXDIntentional self-harm by handgun discharge, subsequent encounter→X72.XXXSIntentional self-harm by handgun discharge, sequela→