1. X78 Intentional self-harm by sharp object

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

    • A - initial encounter
    • D - subsequent encounter
    • S - sequela
    1. X78.0 Intentional self-harm by sharp glass

    2. X78.1 Intentional self-harm by knife

    3. X78.2 Intentional self-harm by sword or dagger

    4. X78.8 Intentional self-harm by other sharp object

    5. X78.9 Intentional self-harm by unspecified sharp object

Abbreviations used here:

NEC Not elsewhere classifiable
This abbreviation in the Tabular List represents “other specified”. When a specific code is not available for a condition, the Tabular List includes an NEC entry under a code to identify the code as the “other specified” code.

NOS Not otherwise specified
This abbreviation is the equivalent of unspecified.