Is ICD-10-CM code X79 billable?

Yes, X79 (Intentional self-harm by blunt object) is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code, valid for reimbursement on HIPAA-covered transactions for FY2026.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code X79 belong to?

X79 belongs to Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: V00–Y99 (External Causes of Morbidity).

X79

Billable

ChapterV00–Y99

Rankcategory

Description

Intentional self-harm by blunt object

About ICD-10-CM code X79

X79 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Intentional self-harm by blunt object. It sits in V00-Y99 External Causes of Morbidity, within Intentional self-harm (X71-X83). As a billable code, X79 can be reported for reimbursement.

Metadata & Insights

•Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
•Chapter 20: External Causes of Morbidity (V00-Y99).

X71-X83 Parent Instructions

Includes

Purposely self-inflicted injury
Suicide (attempted)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

X71-X83Intentional self-harm (X71-X83)

X79Intentional self-harm by blunt objectBillable

X79.XXXAIntentional self-harm by blunt object, initial encounterBillable

X79.XXXDIntentional self-harm by blunt object, subsequent encounterBillable

X79.XXXSIntentional self-harm by blunt object, sequelaBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to X79:

blockX71-X83

Intentional self-harm (X71-X83)

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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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