2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code X75Intentional self-harm by explosive material
X75 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for intentional self-harm by explosive material, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as X75.XXXA, X75.XXXD, and X75.XXXS.
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Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
7th Character Note
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code X75
7th Character
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Certain ICD-10-CM categories have applicable 7th characters. The applicable 7th character is required for all codes within the category, or as the notes in the Tabular List instruct. The 7th character must always be the 7th character in the data field. If a code that requires a 7th character is not 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used to fill in the empty characters.
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
Patient EducationClinical
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:
The full article covers:
- What is self-harm?
- Why do people harm themselves?
- Who is at risk for self-harm?
- What are the signs of self-harm?
- How can I help someone who self-harms?
- What the treatments are for self-harm?
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Questions About X75Overview
Is X75 (Intentional self-harm by explosive material) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for intentional self-harm by explosive material, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for intentional self-harm by explosive material need a more specific code from this category, such as X75.XXXA, X75.XXXD, and X75.XXXS.
