ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Self-harm: R45.88
The closest CDC title for "Self-harm" is R45.88, Nonsuicidal self-harm. R45.88 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 order file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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Codes under R45, then other CDC titles that name nonsuicidal self-harm
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- R45Symptoms and signs involving emotional stateHeader
- R45.0NervousnessBillable
- R45.1Restlessness and agitationBillable
- R45.2UnhappinessBillable
- R45.3Demoralization and apathyBillable
- R45.4Irritability and angerBillable
- R45.5HostilityBillable
- R45.6Violent behaviorBillable
- R45.7State of emotional shock and stress, unspecifiedBillable
- R45.8Other symptoms and signs involving emotional stateHeader
- R45.81Low self-esteemBillable
- R45.82WorriesBillable
- R45.83Excessive crying of child, adolescent or adultBillable
- R45.84AnhedoniaBillable
- R45.85Homicidal and suicidal ideationsHeader
- R45.850Homicidal ideationsBillable
- R45.851Suicidal ideationsBillable
- R45.86Emotional labilityBillable
- R45.87ImpulsivenessBillable
- R45.88Nonsuicidal self-harmBillable
- R45.89Other symptoms and signs involving emotional stateBillable
- Z91.52Personal history of nonsuicidal self-harmBillable
Code also
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- R45.88 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category R45Every code under it
- Chapter 18Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical findings
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
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- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Self-harm?
The closest CDC title for "Self-harm" is R45.88, Nonsuicidal self-harm. R45.88 is a billable code.
Is R45.88 billable?
Yes. R45.88 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What chapter is R45.88 in?
Chapter 18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical findings.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.