W32.0⚠ Requires 7th Character

Accidental handgun discharge

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

W20.0Struck by falling object in cave-inW20.1Struck by object due to collapse of buildingW20.8Other cause of strike by thrown, projected or falling objectW21.0Struck by hit or thrown ball

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W32

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to W32.0:

Ainitial encounterW32.0XXADsubsequent encounterW32.0XXDSsequelaW32.0XXS

Sub-codes of W32.0(3)

W32.0 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

W32.0AAccidental handgun discharge, initial encounter✓ BillableW32.0DAccidental handgun discharge, subsequent encounter✓ BillableW32.0SAccidental handgun discharge, sequela✓ Billable

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├W20-W49Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)├W32Accidental handgun discharge and malfunction
└W32.0Accidental handgun discharge

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