Intentional self-harm by hunting rifle discharge
Requires 7th character
X73.1 requires a 7th character to be reported. Choose a complete code below.
Inclusion terms
Includes (from X73)
- Note: This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter of the Classification indicating the nature of the condition. Most often, the condition will be classifiable to Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). Other conditions that may be stated to be due to external causes are classified in Chapters I to XVIII. For these conditions, codes from Chapter 20 should be used to provide additional information as to the cause of the condition.
Excludes1
Not coded here — never report together with this code.
7th character
This code requires a 7th character (defined at X73). Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A | initial encounter |
| D | subsequent encounter |
| S | sequela |
Also known as
- Discharge, firearm, hunting rifle, suicide
- Suicide, suicidal, firearm, hunting rifle
Parent code
- X73Intentional self-harm by rifle, shotgun and larger firearm dischargeNeeds 7th char