W33Non-billable (header)

Accidental rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge and malfunction

Accidental rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge and m…

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 W33(2)

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

W33.0Accidental rifle, shotgun and larger firearm dischargeHeaderW33.1Accidental rifle, shotgun and larger firearm malfunctionHeader

✓ Includes

  • •rifle, shotgun and larger firearm 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 handgun discharge and malfunction (W32.-)
  • •accidental pellet gun discharge and malfunction (W34.010, W34.110)
  • •assault by rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge (X94)
  • •firearm discharge involving legal intervention (Y35.0-)
  • •firearm discharge involving military or war operations (Y36.4-)
  • •intentional self-harm by rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge (X73)

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
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