W34.018A ICD-10-CM Code: Accidental discharge of other gas, air or spring-operated gun, initial encounter
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
W34.018AAccidental discharge of other gas, air or spring-operated gun, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where W34.018A sits
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Chapter 20
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
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Section
Accidents (V00-X58)
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Category W34
Accidental discharge and malfunction from other and unspecified firearms and guns
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Subcategory W34.018
Accidental discharge of other gas, air or spring-operated gun
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Code W34.018A
Accidental discharge of other gas, air or spring-operated gun, initial encounter
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for W34.018A.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for W34.018A.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for W34.018A.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for W34.018A.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for W34.018A.
Transparency
Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code W34.018A mean?
W34.018A is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Accidental discharge of other gas, air or spring-operated gun, initial encounter.”
Is W34.018A a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, W34.018A has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is W34.018A located in ICD-10-CM?
W34.018A is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category W34, Accidental discharge and malfunction from other and unspecified firearms and guns and subcategory W34.018, Accidental discharge of other gas, air or spring-operated gun.
What coding notes are listed for W34.018A?
No inclusion terms are listed for W34.018A in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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