Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM X76 is the diagnosis code for Intentional self-harm by smoke, fire and flames. This code falls under the section "Intentional self-harm" within Chapter 20 — External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where X76 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, X76 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
X76 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Intentional self-harm by smoke, fire and flames". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
X76 is located in Section X71-X83 — "Intentional self-harm" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use X76 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Intentional self-harm by smoke, fire and flames" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Intentional self-harm by smoke, fire and flames is X76.
Yes, X76 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
X76 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, X76 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.