What does ICD-10 code X74.01 mean?

ICD-10 code X74.01 is the standardized code used for intentional self-harm by airgun in medical records and coding systems.

When is ICD-10 code X74.01 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code X74.01 when recording intentional self-harm by airgun in a standardized format.

Does ICD-10 code X74.01 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.

ICD10BillableValid for clinical use

ICD-10 Code X74.01: Intentional self-harm by airgun

Name: ICD-10 Code X74.01: Intentional self-harm by airgun
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T06:49:06.555Z

X74.01 is a billable ICD-10 diagnosis code used to classify Intentional self-harm by airgun in medical records and claims. You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records. ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. 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 airgun in a patient's medical record.
May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.

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.

Code hierarchy

chapter

20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

block

X71-X83Intentional self-harm

Official coding notes

Inclusion terms

Intentional self-harm by BB gun discharge
Intentional self-harm by pellet gun discharge

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.

Sibling codes

X74.02Intentional self-harm by paintball gunbillable X74.09Intentional self-harm by other gas, air or spring-operated gunbillable

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.

Legacy codes

X74.01

Common synonyms

Intentional self-harm by airgun

Frequently asked questions

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