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W32.0XXD

W32.0XXD: Accidental handgun discharge, subsequent encounter

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt

W32.0XXD is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for accidental handgun discharge, subsequent encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.

Check W32.0XXD with the rest of the claim: free scrubber

7th character "D": subsequent encounter

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

A
initial encounter
D
subsequent encounter
S
sequela

Excludes1 inherited from the categories above W32.0XXD

A category’s note binds every code beneath it.

Written on W32: Accidental handgun discharge and malfunction

  • accidental airgun discharge and malfunction (W34.010, W34.110)
  • accidental BB gun discharge and malfunction (W34.010, W34.110)
  • accidental pellet gun discharge and malfunction (W34.010, W34.110)
  • accidental shotgun discharge and malfunction (W33.01, W33.11)
  • assault by handgun discharge (X93)
  • handgun discharge involving legal intervention (Y35.0-)
  • handgun discharge involving military or war operations (Y36.4-)
  • intentional self-harm by handgun discharge (X72)
  • Very pistol discharge and malfunction (W34.09, W34.19)

Other codes that can never be billed with W32.0XXD

Their own Excludes1 notes name this code, so the conflict is not listed above.

  • W33Accidental rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge and malfunction

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.

Other codes under W32.0

ICD-10-CMFY2027· effective October 1, 2026

Loaded directly from the CMS/NCHS ICD-10-CM public-domain release: see data sources and our editorial policy. If this page disagrees with the CMS tabular list, this page is wrong. Reference information for professional coders; not medical or billing advice.