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ICD-10/X77.8XXA

X77.8XXA ICD-10-CM Code: Intentional self-harm by other hot objects, initial encounter

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

Risk Adjustment (CMS-HCC)

Payment categories this diagnosis maps to under CMS-HCC V28, payment year 2026.

  • HCC 155 — Major Depression, Moderate or Severe, without Psychosis

Other models: CMS-HCC V22 HCC 58 · RxHCC V08 HCC 132

Risk scores depend on the enrollee's full accepted diagnosis set and segment; a category mapping alone does not determine payment.

Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Intentional self-harm by other hot objects, initial encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (X77.8A).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Does X77.8XXA require a 7th character?

Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X77.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to X77.8XXA in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • X77.3 — Intentional self-harm by hot household appliances
  • X77.3XXA — Intentional self-harm by hot household appliances, initial encounter
  • X77.3XXD — Intentional self-harm by hot household appliances, subsequent encounter
  • X77.3XXS — Intentional self-harm by hot household appliances, sequela
  • X77.8 — Intentional self-harm by other hot objects
  • X77.8XXD — Intentional self-harm by other hot objects, subsequent encounter
  • X77.8XXS — Intentional self-harm by other hot objects, sequela
  • X77.9 — Intentional self-harm by unspecified hot objects
  • X77.9XXA — Intentional self-harm by unspecified hot objects, initial encounter
  • X77.9XXD — Intentional self-harm by unspecified hot objects, subsequent encounter

View all codes in the X77 family