Z91.5

Non-billable

Personal history of self-harm

Z91.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Personal history of self-harm. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Z91.51 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
Z00-Z99
Parent
Z91
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

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.

Notes

  • mental health disorder, if known

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z91.5?
Z91.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Personal history of self-harm". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Is Z91.5 a billable code?
No — Z91.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Z91.51) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Z91.5?
Z91.5 has 2 more specific child codes, including Z91.51, Z91.52.

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

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