W32
Non-billableAccidental handgun discharge and malfunction
W32 is the ICD-10-CM code for Accidental handgun discharge and malfunction. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as W32.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- V00-Y99
- Subcodes
- 2
- Edition
- FY2026
V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity
Includes
- •accidental discharge and malfunction of gun for single hand use
- •accidental discharge and malfunction of pistol
- •accidental discharge and malfunction of revolver
- •Handgun discharge and malfunction NOS
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code W32?
- W32 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Accidental handgun discharge and malfunction". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
- Is W32 a billable code?
- No — W32 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as W32.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from W32?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): 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).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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