Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge (X72)
The ICD-10 code X72 specifically identifies cases of intentional self-harm caused by discharge from a handgun. This code and its variations track the initial injury, follow-up encounters, and any lasting effects resulting from self-inflicted handgun injuries.
These codes are used to document injuries where a person deliberately harms themselves using a handgun discharge. The base code X72 covers the general condition, while extensions like X72.XXXA indicate the first medical encounter after the injury, X72.XXXD denotes subsequent medical visits, and X72.XXXS captures long-term complications or sequelae from the injury. Though no common synonyms are provided, the codes help healthcare providers and medical coders accurately classify incidents of self-harm by handgun discharge, which is essential for clinical, reporting, and prevention efforts. For those searching for the ICD-10 code for intentional self-harm by handgun discharge, X72 and its detailed extensions ensure precise record-keeping across the stages of patient care.
External causes of morbidity and mortality (V01–Y99)
Intentional self-harm (X71-X83)
X72 Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge
- X72.XXXA Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge, initial encounter
- X72.XXXD Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge, subsequent encounter
- X72.XXXS Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge, sequela
Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge (X72)
Instructional Notations
Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
- Intentional self-harm by gun for single hand use
- Intentional self-harm by pistol
- Intentional self-harm by revolver
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
- Very pistol X74.8
7th Character Note
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.
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code X72
7th Character
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
