Chapter XX
External causes of morbidity and mortality
(V01-Y98)

Rules Conventions GCS DCS.XIX.8 DChS.XX.1 DChS.XX.2

Intentional self-harm
(X60-X84)

Modifier-Hint
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See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity
Incl.:
purposely self-inflicted poisoning or injury
suicide (attempted)

X60 Intentional self-poisoning by and exposure to nonopioid analgesics, antipyretics and antirheumatics
DCS.XX.4

Incl.:
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
DCS.XX.4

Incl.:
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
DCS.XX.4

Incl.:
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
DCS.XX.4

Incl.:
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
DCS.XX.4

Incl.:
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
DCS.XX.4

Incl.:
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
DCS.XX.4

Incl.:
benzene and homologues
carbon tetrachloride [tetrachloromethane]
chlorofluorocarbons
petroleum (derivatives)

X67 Intentional self-poisoning by and exposure to other gases and vapours
DCS.XX.4

Incl.:
carbon monoxide
helium (nonmedicinal) NEC
lacrimogenic gas [tear gas]
motor (vehicle) exhaust gas
nitrogen oxides
sulfur dioxide
utility gas
Excl.:
metal fumes and vapours ( X69)

X68 Intentional self-poisoning by and exposure to pesticides
DCS.XX.4

Incl.:
fumigants
fungicides
herbicides
insecticides
rodenticides
wood preservatives
Excl.:
plant foods and fertilizers ( X69)

X69 Intentional self-poisoning by and exposure to other and unspecified chemicals and noxious substances
DCS.XX.4

Incl.:
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
DCS.XX.4

X71 Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion
DCS.XX.4

X72 Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge
DCS.XX.4

X73 Intentional self-harm by rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge
DCS.XX.4

X74 Intentional self-harm by other and unspecified firearm discharge
DCS.XX.4

X75 Intentional self-harm by explosive material
DCS.XX.4

X76 Intentional self-harm by smoke, fire and flames
DCS.XX.4

X77 Intentional self-harm by steam, hot vapours and hot objects
DCS.XX.4

X78 Intentional self-harm by sharp object
DCS.XX.4

X79 Intentional self-harm by blunt object
DCS.XX.4

X80 Intentional self-harm by jumping from a high place
DCS.XX.4

Incl.:
intentional fall from one level to another

X81 Intentional self-harm by jumping or lying before moving object
DCS.XX.4

X82 Intentional self-harm by crashing of motor vehicle
DCS.XX.4

Incl.:
intentional collision with:
  • motor vehicle
  • train
  • tram (streetcar)
Excl.:
crashing of aircraft ( X83)

X83 Intentional self-harm by other specified means
DCS.XX.4

Incl.:
intentional self-harm by:
  • caustic substances, except poisoning
  • crashing of aircraft
  • electrocution

X84 Intentional self-harm by unspecified means
DCS.XX.4