X72
Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge
Non-billableCategory
Chapter: 20. External causes of morbidity
Section: X71-X83 - Intentional self-harm
7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code X72
A - initial encounter
D - subsequent encounter
S - sequela
Coding Guidelines
Inclusion Terms
- Intentional self-harm by gun for single hand use
- Intentional self-harm by pistol
- Intentional self-harm by revolver
Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)
These codes should never be used together with X72
- X74.8 - Very pistol (X74.8)
