W32
Non-billableAccidental handgun discharge and malfunction
Accidental handgun discharge and malfunction
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- 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
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- assault (X92-Y09)
- contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64)
- exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-)
- intentional self-harm (X71-X83)
- accidental airgun discharge and malfunction (W34.010, W34.110)
- accidental BB gun discharge and malfunction (W34.010, W34.110)
- accidental pellet gun discharge and malfunction (W34.010, W34.110)
- accidental shotgun discharge and malfunction (W33.01, W33.11)
- assault by handgun discharge (X93)
- handgun discharge involving legal intervention (Y35.0-)
- handgun discharge involving military or war operations (Y36.4-)
- intentional self-harm by handgun discharge (X72)
- Very pistol discharge and malfunction (W34.09, W34.19)
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code W32?
ICD-10-CM code W32 represents "Accidental handgun discharge and malfunction". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is W32 a billable code?
No, W32 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under W32.
What chapter is W32 in?
W32 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W32?
W32 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: assault (X92-Y09); contact or collision with animals or persons (W50-W64); exposure to inanimate mechanical forces involving military or war operations (Y36.-, Y37.-); and 10 more.
What are the subcategories under W32?
W32 has 2 child codes, including: W32.0 (Accidental handgun discharge), W32.1 (Accidental handgun malfunction).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W32?
W32 is linked to 5 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2904389, C4290471, C4290468, C4290469, C4290470. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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