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X79.XXXA - Intentional self-harm by blunt object, initial encounter


The ICD 10 Code for Intentional self-harm by blunt object, initial encounter is listed as X79.XXXA.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: X79.XXXA
Description: Intentional self-harm by blunt object, initial encounter
Chapter External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
Block Intentional self-harm (X71-X83)
ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Codes General Equivalence Mappings (GEMS):
ICD 9 Dx Code: E958.8 - Suicide and self-inflicted injury by other specified means (approximate)
ICD-10-CM Siblings (same level / similar specificity) of X79.XXXA:
X79.XXXD - Intentional self-harm by blunt object, subsequent encounter
X79.XXXS - Intentional self-harm by blunt object, sequela