W34.0
Non-billableAccidental discharge from other and unsp firearms and guns
Accidental discharge 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
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code W34.0?
ICD-10-CM code W34.0 represents "Accidental discharge from other and unspecified firearms and guns". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is W34.0 a billable code?
No, W34.0 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 W34.0.
What chapter is W34.0 in?
W34.0 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W34.0?
W34.0 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 1 more.
What are the subcategories under W34.0?
W34.0 has 3 child codes, including: W34.00 (Accidental discharge from unspecified firearms or gun), W34.01 (Accidental discharge of gas, air or spring-operated guns), W34.09 (Accidental discharge from other specified firearms).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W34.0?
W34.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2904461. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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