Chapter XX

External causes of morbidity and mortality
(V01-Y98)

Intentional self-harm
(X60-X84)

[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]
Includes: purposely self-inflicted poisoning or injury
suicide (attempted)

X60 Intentional self-poisoning by and exposure to nonopioid analgesics, antipyretics and antirheumatics
[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]
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
[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]
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
[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]
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
[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]
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
[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]
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
[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]
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
[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]
Includes: benzene and homologues
carbon tetrachloride [tetrachloromethane]
chlorofluorocarbons
petroleum (derivatives)

X67 Intentional self-poisoning by and exposure to other gases and vapours
[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]
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
[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]
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
[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]
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
[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]

X71 Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion
[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]

X72 Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge
[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]

X73 Intentional self-harm by rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge
[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]

X74 Intentional self-harm by other and unspecified firearm discharge
[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]

X75 Intentional self-harm by explosive material
[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]

X76 Intentional self-harm by smoke, fire and flames
[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]

X77 Intentional self-harm by steam, hot vapours and hot objects
[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]

X78 Intentional self-harm by sharp object
[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]

X79 Intentional self-harm by blunt object
[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]

X80 Intentional self-harm by jumping from a high place
[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]
Includes: intentional fall from one level to another

X81 Intentional self-harm by jumping or lying before moving object
[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]

X82 Intentional self-harm by crashing of motor vehicle
[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]
Includes: intentional collision with:
· motor vehicle
· train
· tram (streetcar)
Excludes: crashing of aircraft ( X83 )

X83 Intentional self-harm by other specified means
[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]
Includes: intentional self-harm by:
· caustic substances, except poisoning
· crashing of aircraft
· electrocution

X84 Intentional self-harm by unspecified means
[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]