R45.88

Billable

Nonsuicidal self-harm

R45.88 is the ICD-10-CM code for Nonsuicidal self-harm. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
R00-R99
Parent
R45.8
Edition
FY2026

R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is self-harm? Self-harm, or self-injury, is when a person hurts his or her own body on purpose. The injuries may be minor, but sometimes they can be severe. They may leave permanent scars or cause serious health problems. Some examples are: Cutting yourself (such as using a razor blade, knife, or other sharp object to cut your skin) Punching yourself or punching things (like a wall) Burning yourself with…

Read more about Self-Harm at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • Nonsuicidal self-injury
  • Nonsuicidal self-mutilation
  • Self-inflicted injury without suicidal intent

Notes

  • injury, if known

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R45.88?
R45.88 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Nonsuicidal self-harm". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
Is R45.88 a billable code?
Yes — R45.88 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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