2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code X77Intentional self-harm by steam, hot vapors and hot objects

ICD-10-CM Codes›V01–Y99›X71-X83›X77

ICD-10-CM X77
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

X77 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for intentional self-harm by steam, hot vapors and hot objects, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as X77.0XXA, X77.0XXD, X77.0XXS, and X77.1XXA.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
X77
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Intentional self-harm by steam, hot vapors and hot objects
Chapter
X71-X83
Intentional self-harm

Code Classification

ChapterV01–Y99External causes of morbidity and mortality
SectionX71-X83Intentional self-harm
CategoryX77Intentional self-harm by steam, hot vapors and hot objects
This CodeX77Intentional self-harm by steam, hot vapors and hot objects

Specific Coding for Intentional self-harm by steam, hot vapors and hot objectsOverview

Non-specific codes like X77 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • X77.0 for Intentional self-harm by steam or hot vapors

  • X77.1 for Intentional self-harm by hot tap water

  • X77.2 for Intentional self-harm by other hot fluids

  • X77.3 for Intentional self-harm by hot household appliances

  • X77.8 for Intentional self-harm by other hot objects

  • X77.9 for Intentional self-harm by unspecified hot objects

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 each code from category X77

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 X77Overview

Is X77 (Intentional self-harm by steam, hot vapors and hot objects) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for intentional self-harm by steam, hot vapors and hot objects, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for intentional self-harm by steam, hot vapors and hot objects need a more specific code from this category, such as X77.0XXA, X77.0XXD, and X77.0XXS.