W33.00XABillable
Accidental discharge of unspecified larger firearm, initial encounter
Short description: Accidental discharge of unsp larger firearm, init encntr
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- W33
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category W33
W33Acc rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge and malfunctW33.0Accidental rifle, shotgun and larger firearm dischargeW33.00Accidental discharge of unspecified larger firearmW33.00XDAccidental discharge of unsp larger firearm, subs encntrYesW33.00XSAccidental discharge of unspecified larger firearm, sequelaYesW33.01Accidental discharge of shotgunW33.01XAAccidental discharge of shotgun, initial encounterYesW33.01XDAccidental discharge of shotgun, subsequent encounterYesW33.01XSAccidental discharge of shotgun, sequelaYesW33.02Accidental discharge of hunting rifleW33.02XAAccidental discharge of hunting rifle, initial encounterYesW33.02XDAccidental discharge of hunting rifle, subsequent encounterYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W33.00XA?
W33.00XA is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Accidental discharge of unspecified larger firearm, initial encounter.
Is W33.00XA a billable code?
Yes. W33.00XA is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is W33.00XA in?
W33.00XA falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W33.00XA become effective?
W33.00XA has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W33.00XA?
W33.00XA belongs to category W33, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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