Intentional self-harm by other specified means
In Intentional self-harm (X71-X83), chapter 20: External Causes of Morbidity
12 billable codes under X83: none are a CC or MCC; 4 map to HCC 155 (Major Depression, Moderate or Severe, without Psychosis).An HCC counts toward a Medicare Advantage patient's risk score.
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Instructional notes
Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code
- intentional self-harm by poisoning or contact with toxic substance- See Table of Drugs and Chemicals
Also applies, from Intentional self-harm (X71-X83)
These notes sit on X71-X83 and apply to every code under it, including X83.
Includes: conditions that are coded here
- Purposely self-inflicted injury
- Suicide (attempted)
Official coding guidelines
From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.
Covers how to report external cause codes (V00-Y99) describing cause, intent, place, activity, and status. They are never principal or first-listed, and reporting is voluntary unless required.
- General External Cause Coding Guidelines (page 88)
- Place of Occurrence Guideline (page 89)
- Activity Code (page 89)
- Place of Occurrence, Activity, and Status Codes Used with other External Cause Code (page 89)
- If the Reporting Format Limits the Number of External Cause Codes (page 90)
- Multiple External Cause Coding Guidelines (page 90)
- Child and Adult Abuse Guideline (page 90)
- Unknown or Undetermined Intent Guideline (page 91)
All codes under X83
X83 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
- X83.0Intentional self-harm by crashing of aircraft
- X83.0XXAIntentional self-harm by crashing of aircraft, initial encounter
- X83.0XXDIntentional self-harm by crashing of aircraft, subsequent encounter
- X83.0XXSIntentional self-harm by crashing of aircraft, sequela
- X83.1Intentional self-harm by electrocution
- X83.1XXAIntentional self-harm by electrocution, initial encounter
- X83.1XXDIntentional self-harm by electrocution, subsequent encounter
- X83.1XXSIntentional self-harm by electrocution, sequela
- X83.2Intentional self-harm by exposure to extremes of cold
- X83.2XXAIntentional self-harm by exposure to extremes of cold, initial encounter
- X83.2XXDIntentional self-harm by exposure to extremes of cold, subsequent encounter
- X83.2XXSIntentional self-harm by exposure to extremes of cold, sequela
- X83.8Intentional self-harm by other specified means
- X83.8XXAIntentional self-harm by other specified means, initial encounter
- X83.8XXDIntentional self-harm by other specified means, subsequent encounter
- X83.8XXSIntentional self-harm by other specified means, sequela
X83 MS-DRGs
This code does not group to an MS-DRG as a principal diagnosis.
Other codes that refer to X83
Notes on these codes point to X83.
- W20-W49 Excludes1: intentional self-harm (X71-X83)
About the condition
Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.
Self-Harm
Self-harm, or self-injury, is when a person hurts his or her own body on purpose. The injuries may be minor, but sometimes they can be severe. They may leave permanent scars or cause serious health problems. Some examples are:
Read more about self-harm on MedlinePlusCode history
Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.