W34
Non-billableAcc disch and malfunct from oth and unsp firearms and guns
Accidental discharge and malfunction from other and unspecified firearms and guns
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (2)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for acc disch and malfunct from oth and unsp firearms and guns?
The ICD-10-CM code for acc disch and malfunct from oth and unsp firearms and guns is W34. The full clinical description is "Accidental discharge and malfunction from other and unspecified firearms and guns". W34 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code W34 mean?
ICD-10-CM code W34 represents “Accidental discharge and malfunction from other and unspecified firearms and guns”. 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 W34 a billable code?
No, W34 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 W34.
What chapter is W34 in?
W34 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W34?
W34 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 1 more.
What are the subcategories under W34?
W34 has 2 child codes, including: W34.0 (Accidental discharge from other and unsp firearms and guns), W34.1 (Accidental malfunction from other and unsp firearms and guns).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W34?
W34 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2904460. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does W34 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like acc disch and malfunct from oth and unsp firearms and guns affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of W34?
W34 maps to the ICD-11 code: PA80.Y (Unintentionally struck by projectile from other specified firearm).
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