X78.1XXABillable
Intentional self-harm by knife, initial encounter
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- X78
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category X78
X78Intentional self-harm by sharp objectX78.0Intentional 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 knifeX78.1XXDIntentional 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 X78.1XXA?
X78.1XXA is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Intentional self-harm by knife, initial encounter.
Is X78.1XXA a billable code?
Yes. X78.1XXA is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is X78.1XXA in?
X78.1XXA falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did X78.1XXA become effective?
X78.1XXA has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to X78.1XXA?
X78.1XXA belongs to category X78, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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