W33

Non-billable

Accidental rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge and malfunction

W33 is the ICD-10-CM code for Accidental rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge and malfunction. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as W33.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
V00-Y99
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

Includes

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

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W33?
W33 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Accidental rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge and malfunction". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is W33 a billable code?
No — W33 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as W33.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of W33?
W33 has 2 more specific child codes, including W33.0, W33.1.
What is excluded from W33?
Excludes1 (not coded here): accidental airgun discharge and malfunction (W34.010, W34.110); accidental BB gun discharge and malfunction (W34.010, W34.110); accidental handgun discharge and malfunction (W32.-); accidental pellet gun discharge and malfunction (W34.010, W34.110).

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

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