W32 — Accidental handgun discharge and malfunction
Part of Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity , block Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49) .
Official Notes
Includes
accidental discharge and malfunction of gun for single hand use
Includes
accidental discharge and malfunction of pistol
Includes
accidental discharge and malfunction of revolver
Includes
Handgun discharge and malfunction NOS
Excludes1
assault by handgun discharge ( X93 )
Excludes1
handgun discharge involving legal intervention ( Y35.0- )
Excludes1
handgun discharge involving military or war operations ( Y36.4- )
Excludes1
intentional self-harm by handgun discharge ( X72 )
7th Character
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W32
7th Character
A - initial encounter
7th Character
D - subsequent encounter
7th Character
S - sequela
Child Codes
Referenced By
Official notes on these codes cite W32.
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