X73.2

Intentional self-harm by machine gun discharge

Requires 7th character

X73.2 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.

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Also known as

  • Discharge, firearm, machine gun, suicide
  • Suicide, suicidal, firearm, machine gun

Parent code

  • X73Intentional self-harm by rifle, shotgun and larger firearm dischargeNeeds 7th char

More specific codes X73.2

  • X73.2XXAIntentional self-harm by machine gun discharge, initial encounterBillable
  • X73.2XXDIntentional self-harm by machine gun discharge, subsequent encounterBillable
  • X73.2XXSIntentional self-harm by machine gun discharge, sequelaBillable

Related codes

  • X73.0Intentional self-harm by shotgun dischargeNeeds 7th char
  • X73.1Intentional self-harm by hunting rifle dischargeNeeds 7th char
  • X73.8Intentional self-harm by other larger firearm dischargeNeeds 7th char
  • X73.9Intentional self-harm by unspecified larger firearm dischargeNeeds 7th char

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