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Suicide (attempt)
Explanation of ICD-10 codes X60-X84

ICD-10 codes X60-X84 and detailed information of methods used in suicide and intentional self-harm

ICD-10 code

Details and explanation of self-harm

X60

Intentional self-poisoning by and exposure to nonopioid analgesics, antipyretics and antirheumatics

Includes:

4-aminophenol derivatives

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAID]

pyrazolone derivatives

salicylates

X61

Intentional self-poisoning by and exposure to antiepileptic, sedative-hypnotic, antiparkinsonism and psychotropic drugs, not elsewhere classified

Includes:

antidepressants

barbiturates

hydantoin derivatives

iminostilbenes

methaqualone compounds

neuroleptics

psychostimulants

succinimides and oxazolidinediones

tranquillizers

X62

Intentional self-poisoning by and exposure to narcotics and psychodysleptics [hallucinogens], not elsewhere classified

Includes:

cannabis (derivatives)

cocaine

codeine

heroin

lysergide [LSD]

mescaline

methadone

morphine

opium (alkaloids)

X63

Intentional self-poisoning by and exposure to other drugs acting on the autonomic nervous system

Includes:

parasympatholytics [anticholinergics and antimuscarinics] and spasmolytics

parasympathomimetics [cholinergics]

sympatholytics [antiadrenergics]

sympathomimetics [adrenergics]

X64

Intentional self-poisoning by and exposure to other and unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances

Includes:

agents primarily acting on smooth and skeletal muscles and the respiratory system

anaesthetics (general)(local)

drugs affecting the:

· cardiovascular system

· gastrointestinal system

hormones and synthetic substitutes

systemic and haematological agents

systemic antibiotics and other anti-infectives

therapeutic gases

topical preparations

vaccines

water-balance agents and drugs affecting mineral and uric acid metabolism

X65

Intentional self-poisoning by and exposure to alcohol

Includes:

alcohol:

· NOS

· butyl [1-butanol]

· ethyl [ethanol]

· isopropyl [2-propanol]

· methyl [methanol]

· propyl [1-propanol]

fusel oil

X66

Intentional self-poisoning by and exposure to organic solvents and halogenated hydrocarbons and their vapours

Includes:

benzene and homologues

carbon tetrachloride [tetrachloromethane]

chlorofluorocarbons

petroleum (derivatives)

X67

Intentional self-poisoning by and exposure to other gases and vapours

Includes:

carbon monoxide

lacrimogenic gas [tear gas]

motor (vehicle) exhaust gas

nitrogen oxides

sulfur dioxide

utility gas

Excludes:

metal fumes and vapours ( X69 )

X68

Intentional self-poisoning by and exposure to pesticides

Includes:

fumigants

fungicides

herbicides

insecticides

rodenticides

wood preservatives

Excludes:

plant foods and fertilizers ( X69 )

X69

Intentional self-poisoning by and exposure to other and unspecified chemicals and noxious substances

Includes:

corrosive aromatics, acids and caustic alkalis

glues and adhesives

metals including fumes and vapours

paints and dyes

plant foods and fertilizers

poisonous foodstuffs and poisonous plants

soaps and detergents

X70

Intentional self-harm by hanging, strangulation and suffocation

X71

Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion

X72

Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge

X73

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

X74

Intentional self-harm by other and unspecified firearm discharge

X75

Intentional self-harm by explosive material

X76

Intentional self-harm by smoke, fire and flames

X77

Intentional self-harm by steam, hot vapours and hot objects

X78

Intentional self-harm by sharp object

X79

Intentional self-harm by blunt object

X80

Intentional self-harm by jumping from a high place

Includes:

intentional fall from one level to another

X81

Intentional self-harm by jumping or lying before moving object

X82

Intentional self-harm by crashing of motor vehicle

Includes:

intentional collision with:

· motor vehicle

· train

· tram (streetcar)

Excludes:

crashing of aircraft ( X83 )

X83

Intentional self-harm by other specified means

Includes:

intentional self-harm by:

· caustic substances, except poisoning

· crashing of aircraft

· electrocution

X84

Intentional self-harm by unspecified means