W34.018A

Accidental discharge of other gas, air or spring-operated gun, initial encounter

Billable / specificPOA exempt

W34.018A is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes in FY2027.

Inclusion terms

Includes (from W34)

  • 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.

Excludes1

Not coded here — never report together with this code.

  • assault (X92-Y09) (from W34)
  • contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64) (from W34)
  • exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-) (from W34)
  • intentional self-harm (X71-X83) (from W34)

7th character

The 7th character values that apply to this code (defined at W34). Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Parent code

  • W34.018Accidental discharge of other gas, air or spring-operated gunNeeds 7th char

Related codes

  • W34.018DAccidental discharge of other gas, air or spring-operated gun, subsequent encounterBillable
  • W34.018SAccidental discharge of other gas, air or spring-operated gun, sequelaBillable

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