ICD-10-CM code "W34": Accidental discharge and malfunction from other and unspecified firearms and guns (2024)

Overview

ICD-10 CodeW34
DescriptionAccidental discharge and malfunction from other and unspecified firearms and guns
Hierarchy
  1. External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
  2. Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)
  3. Accidental discharge and malfunction from other and unspecified firearms and guns (W34)
Billable statusNon billable code

Excludes

  1. External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
  2. Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)

    Type 1assault (X92-Y09)

    Type 1contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64)

    Type 1exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-)

    Type 1intentional self-harm (X71-X83)

  3. Accidental discharge and malfunction from other and unspecified firearms and guns (W34)

Includes

  1. External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
  2. Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)
  3. Accidental discharge and malfunction from other and unspecified firearms and guns (W34)

Subcategories