W33.10⚠ Requires 7th Character

Accidental malfunction of unspecified larger firearm

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W33

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to W33.10:

Ainitial encounterW33.10XADsubsequent encounterW33.10XDSsequelaW33.10XS

Sub-codes of W33.10(3)

W33.10 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

W33.10AAccidental malfunction of unspecified larger firearm, initia…✓ BillableW33.10DAccidental malfunction of unspecified larger firearm, subseq…✓ BillableW33.10SAccidental malfunction of unspecified larger firearm, sequel…✓ Billable

Inclusion Terms

Also Indexed As(ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index)

These clinical terms, synonyms, and manifestations all map to W33.10 in the official ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index.

Explosion (accidental) (of) (with secondary fire), firearm (parts) NEC, larger firearmMalfunction (mechanism or component) (of), firearm, larger firearmPowder burn (by) (from), larger firearmRecoil, larger firearm

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├W20-W49Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)├W33Accidental rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge and malfunction
└W33.10Accidental malfunction of unspecified larger firearm

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