W32.0XXS

Accidental handgun discharge, sequela

Billable / specificPOA exempt

W32.0XXS is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes in FY2027.

Inclusion terms

accidental discharge and malfunction of gun for single hand use
accidental discharge and malfunction of pistol
accidental discharge and malfunction of revolver
Handgun discharge and malfunction NOS
Note: This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter of the Classification indicating the nature of the condition. Most often, the condition will be classifiable to Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). Other conditions that may be stated to be due to external causes are classified in Chapters I to XVIII. For these conditions, codes from Chapter 20 should be used to provide additional information as to the cause of the condition.

Not coded here — never report together with this code.

assault (X92-Y09) (from W32)
contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64) (from W32)
exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-) (from W32)
intentional self-harm (X71-X83) (from W32)
accidental airgun discharge and malfunction (W34.010, W34.110) (from W32)
accidental BB gun discharge and malfunction (W34.010, W34.110) (from W32)
accidental pellet gun discharge and malfunction (W34.010, W34.110) (from W32)
accidental shotgun discharge and malfunction (W33.01, W33.11) (from W32)
assault by handgun discharge (X93) (from W32)
handgun discharge involving legal intervention (Y35.0-) (from W32)
handgun discharge involving military or war operations (Y36.4-) (from W32)
intentional self-harm by handgun discharge (X72) (from W32)
Very pistol discharge and malfunction (W34.09, W34.19) (from W32)

The 7th character values that apply to this code (defined at W32). Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.