W34.01

Non-billable

Accidental discharge of gas, air or spring-operated guns

Accidental discharge of gas, air or spring-operated guns

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

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 of gas, air or spring-operated guns?

The ICD-10-CM code for accidental discharge of gas, air or spring-operated guns is W34.01. The full clinical description is "Accidental discharge of gas, air or spring-operated guns". W34.01 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code W34.01 mean?

ICD-10-CM code W34.01 represents "Accidental discharge of gas, air or spring-operated 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 W34.01 a billable code?

No, W34.01 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 W34.01.

What chapter is W34.01 in?

W34.01 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with W34.01?

W34.01 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 W34.01?

W34.01 has 3 child codes, including: W34.010 (Accidental discharge of airgun), W34.011 (Accidental discharge of paintball gun), W34.018 (Accidental discharge of oth gas, air or spring-operated gun).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W34.01?

W34.01 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2904467. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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