W34.018
Non-billableAccidental discharge of oth gas, air or spring-operated gun
Accidental discharge of other gas, air or spring-operated gun
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)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for accidental discharge of oth gas, air or spring-operated gun?
The ICD-10-CM code for accidental discharge of oth gas, air or spring-operated gun is W34.018. The full clinical description is "Accidental discharge of other gas, air or spring-operated gun". W34.018 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code W34.018 mean?
ICD-10-CM code W34.018 represents “Accidental discharge of other gas, air or spring-operated 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 W34.018 a billable code?
No, W34.018 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 W34.018.
What chapter is W34.018 in?
W34.018 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W34.018?
W34.018 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 W34.018?
W34.018 has 3 child codes, including: W34.018A (Accidental discharge of gas, air or sprng-op gun, init), W34.018D (Accidental discharge of gas, air or sprng-op gun, subs), W34.018S (Accidental discharge of gas, air or sprng-op gun, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W34.018?
W34.018 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2904479. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does W34.018 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like accidental discharge of oth gas, air or spring-operated gun 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 W34.018?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for W34.018 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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