X78Header code — not billable
Intentional self-harm by sharp object
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- X78
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category X78
X78.0Intentional self-harm by sharp glassX78.0XXAIntentional self-harm by sharp glass, initial encounterYesX78.0XXDIntentional self-harm by sharp glass, subsequent encounterYesX78.0XXSIntentional self-harm by sharp glass, sequelaYesX78.1Intentional self-harm by knifeX78.1XXAIntentional self-harm by knife, initial encounterYesX78.1XXDIntentional self-harm by knife, subsequent encounterYesX78.1XXSIntentional self-harm by knife, sequelaYesX78.2Intentional self-harm by sword or daggerX78.2XXAIntentional self-harm by sword or dagger, initial encounterYesX78.2XXDIntentional self-harm by sword or dagger, subs encntrYesX78.2XXSIntentional self-harm by sword or dagger, sequelaYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code X78?
X78 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Intentional self-harm by sharp object.
Is X78 a billable code?
No. X78 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 X78 in?
X78 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did X78 become effective?
X78 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to X78?
X78 belongs to category X78, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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