2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code X76Intentional self-harm by smoke, fire and flames

ICD-10-CM Codes›V01–Y99›X71-X83›X76

ICD-10-CM X76
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

X76 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for intentional self-harm by smoke, fire and flames, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as X76.XXXA, X76.XXXD, and X76.XXXS.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
X76
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Intentional self-harm by smoke, fire and flames
Chapter
X71-X83
Intentional self-harm

Code Classification

ChapterV01–Y99External causes of morbidity and mortality
SectionX71-X83Intentional self-harm
CategoryX76Intentional self-harm by smoke, fire and flames
This CodeX76Intentional self-harm by smoke, fire and flames

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 X76

7th Character

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Patient EducationClinical

Burns

A burn is damage to your body's tissues caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, sunlight, or radiation. Scalds from hot liquids and steam, building fires and flammable liquids and gases are the most common causes of burns. Another kind is an inhalation injury, caused by breathing smoke.

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About X76Overview

Is X76 (Intentional self-harm by smoke, fire and flames) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for intentional self-harm by smoke, fire and flames, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for intentional self-harm by smoke, fire and flames need a more specific code from this category, such as X76.XXXA, X76.XXXD, and X76.XXXS.