Intentional self-harm by sharp glass, initial encounter

This code signifies a patient presenting with injuries resulting from self-inflicted harm using a sharp piece of glass. The intent behind the action was to cause injury to oneself, and this encounter represents the initial presentation for treatment of these specific injuries.

Apply this code when documenting the first visit for a patient who has deliberately cut or injured themselves with glass, such as a broken bottle, window pane, or mirror. This would include lacerations, punctures, or other wounds directly caused by the sharp glass in a self-harm context.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the injury was self-inflicted and involved sharp glass.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the specific injuries sustained from this self-harm event.
• Always code additional injuries (e.g., laceration codes) and external cause codes (e.g., Y90.x for alcohol involvement) as appropriate.