X72
Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge
Not billable — category only FY2026 2025-10-01 → 2026-09-30
Exclusions 1 never code together
7th character 3
A initial encounter
D subsequent encounter
S sequela
Instructional notes 6
X72code
Inclusion terms
- Intentional self-harm by gun for single hand use
- Intentional self-harm by pistol
- Intentional self-harm by revolver
X71-X83block
Inclusion terms
- Purposely self-inflicted injury
- Suicide (attempted)
V00-Y99chapter
Notes
- This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter of the Classification indicating the nature of the condition. Most often, the condition will be classifiable to Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). Other conditions that may be stated to be due to external causes are classified in Chapters I to XVIII. For these conditions, codes from Chapter 20 should be used to provide additional information as to the cause of the condition.S00-T88
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