Diagnosis Code

W32.1 ACCIDENTAL HANDGUN MALFUNCTION


Code Information

Diagnosis Code: W32.1

Short Description: Accidental handgun malfunction

Long Description: Accidental handgun malfunction

The code W32.1 is NOT VALID for claim submission

Code Classification:

  • External causes of morbidity and mortality (V01–Y99)
    • Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)
      • Accidental handgun discharge and malfunction (W32)
        • W32.1 Accidental handgun malfunction

Code Version: 2022 ICD-10-CM


References to Index of Diseases and Injuries

The code W32.1 has the following ICD-10-CM references to the Index of Diseases and Injuries
  • Inclusion Terms:
    • 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

Similar Codes

ICD-10 Code ICD-10 Description
W32 Accidental handgun discharge and malfunction
W32.0 Accidental handgun discharge
W32.0XXA Accidental handgun discharge, initial encounter
W32.0XXD Accidental handgun discharge, subsequent encounter
W32.0XXS Accidental handgun discharge, sequela
W32.1XXA Accidental handgun malfunction, initial encounter
W32.1XXD Accidental handgun malfunction, subsequent encounter
W32.1XXS Accidental handgun malfunction, sequela


This page was last updated on: 10/1/2023