X72Header code — not billable

Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge

Chapter
20. External causes of morbidity
Category
X72
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category X72

X72.XXXAIntentional self-harm by handgun discharge, init encntrYesX72.XXXDIntentional self-harm by handgun discharge, subs encntrYesX72.XXXSIntentional self-harm by handgun discharge, sequelaYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code X72?

X72 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge.

Is X72 a billable code?

No. X72 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is X72 in?

X72 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.

When did X72 become effective?

X72 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to X72?

X72 belongs to category X72, which includes 3 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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