W33.0
Non-billableAccidental rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge
Accidental rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge
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
- rifle, shotgun and larger firearm 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 handgun discharge and malfunction (W32.-)
- accidental pellet gun discharge and malfunction (W34.010, W34.110)
- assault by rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge (X94)
- firearm discharge involving legal intervention (Y35.0-)
- firearm discharge involving military or war operations (Y36.4-)
- intentional self-harm by rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge (X73)
Child Codes (5)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for accidental rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge?
The ICD-10-CM code for accidental rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge is W33.0. The full clinical description is "Accidental rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge". W33.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code W33.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code W33.0 represents "Accidental rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge". It is classified under Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is W33.0 a billable code?
No, W33.0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under W33.0.
What chapter is W33.0 in?
W33.0 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W33.0?
W33.0 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 9 more.
What are the subcategories under W33.0?
W33.0 has 5 child codes, including: W33.00 (Accidental discharge of unspecified larger firearm), W33.01 (Accidental discharge of shotgun), W33.02 (Accidental discharge of hunting rifle), W33.03 (Accidental discharge of machine gun), and 1 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for W33.0?
W33.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2904404. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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