W34.00
Non-billableAccidental 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.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Discharge from firearm NOS
- Gunshot wound NOS
- Shot NOS
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Accidental discharge from unspecified firearms or gunC2904463
- Discharge from firearm NOSC2904462
- GSW - Gun shot woundC0043252
- Gun shot woundC0043252
- Gunshot WoundC0043252
- Gunshot WoundsC0043252
- Gunshot woundC0043252
- Gunshot wound (disorder)C0043252
- Gunshot wound (morphologic abnormality)C0043252
- Gunshot wound NOSC0043252
- Wound, GunshotC0043252
- Wounds, GunshotC0043252
- gunshot injuriesC0043252
- gunshot injuryC0043252
- gunshot woundC0043252
- gunshot woundsC0043252
- Shot NOSC2919062
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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