ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for W33.1
Accidental rifle, shotgun and larger firearm malfunction
Coding Notes & Guidelines for W33.1
- Injury due to explosion of rifle, shotgun and larger firearm (parts)
- Injury due to malfunction of mechanism or component of rifle, shotgun and larger firearm
- Injury due to piercing, cutting, crushing or pinching due to (by) slide trigger mechanism, scope or other gun part
- Injury due to recoil of rifle, shotgun and larger firearm
- Powder burn from rifle, shotgun and larger firearm
Malfunction of unspecified larger firearm NOS
Malfunction of shotgun NOS
Malfunction of hunting rifle NOS
Malfunction of machine gun NOS
Malfunction of other larger firearm NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code W33.1 (Accidental rifle)
ICD-10-CM code W33.1 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM W33.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about W33.1 - Accidental rifle, shotgun and larger firearm malfunction. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Accidental rifle related to shotgun and larger firearm malfunction.