Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM X83 is the diagnosis code for Intentional self-harm by other specified means. This code falls under the section "Intentional self-harm" within Chapter 20 — External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as X83. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where X83 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, X83 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
X83 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Intentional self-harm by other specified means". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
X83 is located in Section X71-X83 — "Intentional self-harm" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
X83 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: X83.0, X83.1, X83.2, X83.8.
Use X83 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Intentional self-harm by other specified means" 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 other specified means is X83.
No, X83 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
X83 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for X83 include: intentional self-harm by poisoning or contact with toxic substance- See Table of Drugs and Chemicals.
Yes, X83 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.