W33.00
Non-billableAccidental discharge of unspecified larger firearm
Accidental discharge of unspecified larger firearm
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Discharge of unspecified larger firearm NOS
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 (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for accidental discharge of unspecified larger firearm?
The ICD-10-CM code for accidental discharge of unspecified larger firearm is W33.00. The full clinical description is "Accidental discharge of unspecified larger firearm". W33.00 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code W33.00 mean?
ICD-10-CM code W33.00 represents "Accidental discharge of unspecified larger firearm". 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 W33.00 a billable code?
No, W33.00 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under W33.00.
What chapter is W33.00 in?
W33.00 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W33.00?
W33.00 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 W33.00?
W33.00 has 3 child codes, including: W33.00XA (Accidental discharge of unsp larger firearm, init encntr), W33.00XD (Accidental discharge of unsp larger firearm, subs encntr), W33.00XS (Accidental discharge of unspecified larger firearm, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W33.00?
W33.00 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2904406, C2904405. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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