ICD-10: W33

Accidental rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge and malfunction

Clinical Information

Includes

  • rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge and malfunction NOS

Coding Guidelines

Excludes 1

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

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