X72⚠ Requires 7th Character

Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge

⚠ 7th Character Required

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

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to X72:

Ainitial encounterX72XXXADsubsequent encounterX72XXXDSsequelaX72XXXS

Sub-codes of X72(3)

X72 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

X72AIntentional self-harm by handgun discharge, initial encounte…✓ BillableX72DIntentional self-harm by handgun discharge, subsequent encou…✓ BillableX72SIntentional self-harm by handgun discharge, sequela✓ Billable

Inclusion Terms

✗ Excludes 1(Not coded here)

  • •Very pistol (X74.8)

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├X71-X83Intentional self-harm (X71-X83)├X72Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge
└X72Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge

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