W32.0Header code — not billable
Accidental handgun discharge
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- W32
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category W32
W32Accidental handgun discharge and malfunctionW32.0XXAAccidental handgun discharge, initial encounterYesW32.0XXDAccidental handgun discharge, subsequent encounterYesW32.0XXSAccidental handgun discharge, sequelaYesW32.1Accidental handgun malfunctionW32.1XXAAccidental handgun malfunction, initial encounterYesW32.1XXDAccidental handgun malfunction, subsequent encounterYesW32.1XXSAccidental handgun malfunction, sequelaYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W32.0?
W32.0 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Accidental handgun discharge.
Is W32.0 a billable code?
No. W32.0 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is W32.0 in?
W32.0 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W32.0 become effective?
W32.0 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W32.0?
W32.0 belongs to category W32, which includes 8 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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