PC53

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Intentional self-harm by being cut or pierced by sharp object

Child codes

  • PC53.0 – Intentional self-harm by being cut or pierced by knife, sword or dagger
  • PC53.1 – Intentional self-harm by being cut or pierced by sharp glass
  • PC53.Y – Other specified intentional self-harm by being cut or pierced by sharp object
  • PC53.Z – Intentional self-harm by being cut or pierced by sharp object, unspecified

Sibling codes

  • PC50 – Intentional self-harm by being struck by projectile from firearm
  • PC51 – Intentional self-harm by being struck by moving object, not elsewhere classified
  • PC52 – Intentional self-harm by striking against stationary object
  • PC54 – Intentional self-harm by being struck by blunt object
  • PC55 – Intentional self-harm by being caught, crushed, jammed or pinched between objects
  • PC5Y – Intentional self harm by contact with other specified type of weapon
  • PC5Z – Intentional self harm by contact with weapon, type unspecified

Foundation entity

Intentional self-harm by being cut or pierced by sharp object – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1982700467

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 23: External causes of morbidity or mortality