W33.1
Non-billableAccidental rifle, shotgun and larger firearm malfunction
W33.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Accidental rifle, shotgun and larger firearm malfunction. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as W33.10 for billing.
V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHAn injury is damage to your body. It is a general term that refers to harm caused by accidents, falls , hits, weapons, and more. In the U.S., millions of people injure themselves every year. These injuries range from minor to life-threatening. Injuries can happen at work or play , indoors or outdoors, driving a car, or walking across the street. Wounds are injuries that break the skin or other body tissues. They…
Read more about Wounds and Injuries at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •Injury due to explosion of rifle, shotgun and larger firearm (parts)
- •Injury due to malfunction of mechanism or component of rifle, shotgun and larger firearm
- •Injury due to piercing, cutting, crushing or pinching due to (by) slide trigger mechanism, scope or other gun part
- •Injury due to recoil of rifle, shotgun and larger firearm
- •Powder burn from rifle, shotgun and larger firearm
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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