W34.00

Non-billable

Accidental discharge from unspecified firearms or gun

Accidental discharge from unspecified firearms or gun

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

W20-W49

Parent Code

W34.0

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Discharge from firearm NOS
  • Gunshot wound NOS
  • Shot 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)

Child Codes (3)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for accidental discharge from unspecified firearms or gun?

The ICD-10-CM code for accidental discharge from unspecified firearms or gun is W34.00. The full clinical description is "Accidental discharge from unspecified firearms or gun". W34.00 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code W34.00 mean?

ICD-10-CM code W34.00 represents "Accidental discharge from unspecified firearms or gun". 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 W34.00 a billable code?

No, W34.00 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 W34.00.

What chapter is W34.00 in?

W34.00 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W34.00?

W34.00 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 1 more.

What are the subcategories under W34.00?

W34.00 has 3 child codes, including: W34.00XA (Accidental discharge from unsp firearms or gun, init encntr), W34.00XD (Accidental discharge from unsp firearms or gun, subs encntr), W34.00XS (Accidental discharge from unsp firearms or gun, sequela).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W34.00?

W34.00 is linked to 4 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2904463, C2904462, C0043252, C2919062. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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