W32Non-billable (header)

Accidental handgun discharge and malfunction

Related Codes· Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)

W20Struck by thrown, projected or falling objectW21Striking against or struck by sports equipment

Sub-codes of W32(2)

W32 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill. Sub-codes marked ⚠ require a 7th character — append A, D, or S (and an X placeholder if needed).

W32.0Accidental handgun discharge⚠ 7th charW32.1Accidental handgun malfunction⚠ 7th char

✓ Includes

  • •accidental discharge and malfunction of gun for single hand use
  • •accidental discharge and malfunction of pistol
  • •accidental discharge and malfunction of revolver
  • •Handgun discharge and malfunction NOS

✗ Excludes 1(Not coded here)

  • •accidental airgun discharge and malfunction (W34.010, W34.110)
  • •accidental BB gun discharge and malfunction (W34.010, W34.110)
  • •accidental pellet gun discharge and malfunction (W34.010, W34.110)
  • •accidental shotgun discharge and malfunction (W33.01, W33.11)
  • •assault by handgun discharge (X93)
  • •handgun discharge involving legal intervention (Y35.0-)
  • •handgun discharge involving military or war operations (Y36.4-)
  • •intentional self-harm by handgun discharge (X72)
  • •Very pistol discharge and malfunction (W34.09, W34.19)

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├W20-W49Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)├W32Accidental handgun discharge and malfunction
└W32Accidental handgun discharge and malfunction

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