2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W34.0

Accidental discharge from other and unspecified firearms and guns

ICD-10-CM Code:
W34.0
ICD-10 Code for:
Accidental discharge from other and unsp firearms and guns
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • External causes of morbidity and mortality
    (V01–Y99)
    • Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces
      (W20-W49)
      • Accidental discharge and malfunction from other and unspecified firearms and guns
        (W34)

W34.0 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of accidental discharge from other and unspecified firearms and guns. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Unspecified diagnosis codes like W34.0 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.

Specific Coding Applicable to Accidental discharge from other and unsp firearms and guns

Non-specific codes like W34.0 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for accidental discharge from other and unsp firearms and guns:

  • W34.00 for Accidental discharge from unspecified firearms or gun - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use W34.00XA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use W34.00XD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use W34.00XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • W34.01 for Accidental discharge of gas, air or spring-operated guns - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • W34.010 for Accidental discharge of airgun - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use W34.010A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use W34.010D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use W34.010S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • W34.011 for Accidental discharge of paintball gun - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use W34.011A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use W34.011D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use W34.011S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • W34.018 for Accidental discharge of other gas, air or spring-operated gun - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use W34.018A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use W34.018D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use W34.018S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • W34.09 for Accidental discharge from other specified firearms - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use W34.09XA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use W34.09XD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use W34.09XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

Patient Education


Wounds and Injuries

An injury is damage to your body. It is a general term that refers to harm caused by accidents, falls, hits, weapons, and more. In the U.S., millions of people injure themselves every year. These injuries range from minor to life-threatening. Injuries can happen at work or play, indoors or outdoors, driving a car, or walking across the street.

Wounds are injuries that break the skin or other body tissues. They include cuts, scrapes, scratches, and punctured skin. They often happen because of an accident, but surgery, sutures, and stitches also cause wounds. Minor wounds usually aren't serious, but it is important to clean them. Serious and infected wounds may require first aid followed by a visit to your doctor. You should also seek attention if the wound is deep, you cannot close it yourself, you cannot stop the bleeding or get the dirt out, or it does not heal.

Other common types of injuries include:

  • Animal bites
  • Bruises
  • Burns
  • Dislocations
  • Electrical injuries
  • Fractures (broken bones)
  • Sprains and strains

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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.