Intentional self-harm by sword or dagger, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies an injury resulting from a deliberate act of self-harm using a sharp, pointed bladed weapon such as a sword or dagger. It indicates the initial presentation of the patient for this specific injury.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documenting a patient's first encounter for an injury sustained from intentionally harming themselves with a sword or dagger. This would include situations where the patient is admitted to the emergency department or hospital for treatment of such wounds.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly states the injury was self-inflicted and involved a sword or dagger.
Verify this is the initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
Always code any associated physical injuries (e.g., lacerations, organ damage) in addition to this external cause code.

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Crosswalks

E95.6ApproxICD-9

Same Category

X78Intentional self-harm by sharp object X78.0Intentional self-harm by sharp glass X78.0XXAIntentional self-harm by sharp glass, initial encounter X78.0XXDIntentional self-harm by sharp glass, subsequent encounter X78.0XXSIntentional self-harm by sharp glass, sequela