X72
BillableIntentional self-harm by handgun discharge
X72 is the ICD-10-CM code for Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
- Status
- Billable
- Chapter
- V00-Y99
- Edition
- FY2026
V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat 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…
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Includes
- •Intentional self-harm by gun for single hand use
- •Intentional self-harm by pistol
- •Intentional self-harm by revolver
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •Very pistol (X74.8)
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code X72?
- X72 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
- Is X72 a billable code?
- Yes — X72 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from X72?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): Very pistol (X74.8).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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