W34.0

Non-billable

Accidental discharge from other and unspecified firearms and guns

W34.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Accidental discharge from other and unspecified firearms and guns. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as W34.00 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
V00-Y99
Parent
W34
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

An 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.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W34.0?
W34.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Accidental discharge from other and unspecified firearms and guns". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is W34.0 a billable code?
No — W34.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as W34.00) for billing.
What are the subcodes of W34.0?
W34.0 has 3 more specific child codes, including W34.00, W34.01, W34.09.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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