When is ICD-10 code X73 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code X73 when recording intentional self-harm by rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge in a standardized format. This entry may also act as a broader category that points toward more specific child codes.

Does ICD-10 code X73 confirm a diagnosis?

No. A code helps standardize documentation and claims, but it should not be read as a substitute for a clinician's full assessment.

ICD10

ICD-10 Code X73: Intentional self-harm by rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge

Name: ICD-10 Code X73: Intentional self-harm by rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-26T05:25:39.445Z

X73 is an ICD-10 diagnosis entry used to group records related to Intentional self-harm by rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge. You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen. ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99).

When is it used?

May be used when a clinician documents intentional self-harm by rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge in a patient's medical record.
May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
This code may act more like a grouping or parent code, so a more specific child code may be used in final documentation when available.

What it does not mean

A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
This entry may represent a broader category rather than the most specific billable code.

Code hierarchy

chapter

20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

block

X71-X83Intentional self-harm

currentX71-X83

Official coding notes

Excludes1 (do not code together)

airgun (X74.01)

7th character notes

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X73
initial encounter
subsequent encounter
sequela

Where you may see this code

You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen.

Related specialists

ENT Specialist

Sibling codes

Mapped diagnoses and classifications

SNOMED_CT 287184008high

Attempted suicide using firearm

Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map

SNOMED_CT 287193009high

Suicide using firearm

Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy code aligns to an official FY 2026 category. Frontend should resolve to the official category page and surface the billable child codes.

Legacy codes

X73

Replacement codes

X73.0 — Intentional self-harm by shotgun dischargeX73.1 — Intentional self-harm by hunting rifle dischargeX73.2 — Intentional self-harm by machine gun dischargeX73.8 — Intentional self-harm by other larger firearm dischargeX73.9 — Intentional self-harm by unspecified larger firearm discharge

Common synonyms

Intentional self-harm by rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge

Frequently asked questions

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