W32.1⚠ Requires 7th Character

Accidental handgun malfunction

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category W32

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to W32.1:

Ainitial encounterW32.1XXADsubsequent encounterW32.1XXDSsequelaW32.1XXS

Sub-codes of W32.1(3)

W32.1 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

W32.1AAccidental handgun malfunction, initial encounter✓ BillableW32.1DAccidental handgun malfunction, subsequent encounter✓ BillableW32.1SAccidental handgun malfunction, sequela✓ Billable

Inclusion Terms

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├W20-W49Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)├W32Accidental handgun discharge and malfunction
└W32.1Accidental handgun malfunction

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