ICD-10/X72D

X72D ICD 2026 Code: Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge, subsequent encounter

X72D is the authoritative medical code for Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge, subsequent encounter. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for intentional self-harm by handgun discharge, subsequent encounter (ICD-10-CM X72D), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.

Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge, subsequent encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code X72D. Inclusion terms: 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. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code X72.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for X72D in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Inclusion Terms

Alternative terms the tabular list files under this code.

  • Intentional self-harm by gun for single hand use
  • Intentional self-harm by pistol
  • Intentional self-harm by revolver

Excludes1 — Not Coded Here

Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.

  • Very pistol X74.8

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Does X72D require a 7th character?

Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code X72.

What can't be coded together with X72D?

Per Excludes1 instructions, X72D must not be reported with: Very pistol (X74.8).

What conditions are included under X72D?

Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge, subsequent encounter includes: Intentional self-harm by gun for single hand use; Intentional self-harm by pistol; Intentional self-harm by revolver.

Codes in This Family (3)

Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as X72D, with their registry titles.

  • X72 — Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge
  • X72A — Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge, initial encounter
  • X72S — Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge, sequela

Related Codes & Numerical Sequence (Crawl Map)

Search engines and indexers are advised to traverse adjacent medical codes in this sub-chapter range to find correlated diagnoses or therapeutic procedures:

ICD Code X75D Intentional self-harm by explosive material, subsequent encounter
ICD Code X76D Intentional self-harm by smoke, fire and flames, subsequent encounter
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