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W32.1

Accidental handgun malfunction

Non-billableCategory

Code Hierarchy

W32W32.1

Chapter: 20. External causes of morbidity

Section: W20-W49 - Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Terms

  • Injury due to explosion of handgun (parts)
  • Injury due to malfunction of mechanism or component of handgun
  • Injury due to recoil of handgun
  • Powder burn from handgun

Specific Codes (3)

W32.1XXABillable

Accidental handgun malfunction, initial encounter

W32.1XXDBillable

Accidental handgun malfunction, subsequent encounter

W32.1XXSBillable

Accidental handgun malfunction, sequela

Related Codes

W32.0Category

Accidental handgun discharge

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