X78.8 Intentional self-harm by other sharp object

Non-billable ICD-10-CM code.

Applies from X78 Intentional self-harm by sharp object

7th character note

• The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X78

7th character required

• A — initial encounter
• D — subsequent encounter
• S — sequela

Diagnosis Index entries for X78.8

• Suicide, suicidal (attempted) (by) › cutting or piercing instrument › specified NEC

Nearby codes

• X78.1XXS Intentional self-harm by knife, sequela
• X78.2 Intentional self-harm by sword or dagger
• X78.2XXA Intentional self-harm by sword or dagger, initial encounter
• X78.2XXD Intentional self-harm by sword or dagger, subsequent encounter
• X78.2XXS Intentional self-harm by sword or dagger, sequela
• X78.8 Intentional self-harm by other sharp object (this code)
• X78.8XXA Intentional self-harm by other sharp object, initial encounter
• X78.8XXD Intentional self-harm by other sharp object, subsequent encounter
• X78.8XXS Intentional self-harm by other sharp object, sequela
• X78.9 Intentional self-harm by unspecified sharp object
• X78.9XXA Intentional self-harm by unspecified sharp object, initial encounter