W32.1XXA
W32.1XXA: Accidental handgun malfunction, initial encounter
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt
W32.1XXA is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for accidental handgun malfunction, initial encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.
Check W32.1XXA with the rest of the claim: free scrubber7th character "A": initial encounter
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W32
- A
- initial encounter
- D
- subsequent encounter
- S
- sequela
Inclusion terms
Alternative wordings a physician may use in the chart for this same code.
- Injury due to explosion of handgun (parts)
- Injury due to malfunction of mechanism or component of handgun
- Injury due to recoil of handgun
- Powder burn from handgun
Excludes1 inherited from the categories above W32.1XXA
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 W32.1XXA
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.