Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM X79 is the diagnosis code for Intentional self-harm by blunt object. 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 X79 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, X79 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
X79 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Intentional self-harm by blunt object". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
X79 is located in Section X71-X83 — "Intentional self-harm" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use X79 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Intentional self-harm by blunt object" 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 blunt object is X79.
Yes, X79 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
X79 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, X79 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.