ICD Code W34.00XA

ICD code W34.00XA is accidental discharge from an unspecified firearm or gun, initial encounter.

1. Patient presents with an injury caused by the unintentional discharge of a firearm or gun.

2. The firearm or gun involved is not specified in the documentation.

3. The incident is confirmed to be accidental, not intentional or self-inflicted.

4. This is the patient’s initial encounter for evaluation and treatment of the injury.

5. Clinical documentation supports that the injury is directly related to the accidental discharge event.

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code W34.00XA include:

- 99281–99285 (Emergency department visits)

- 10021–10180 (Incision and drainage, wound exploration, foreign body removal)

- 11042–11047 (Debridement procedures)

- 12001–13160 (Repair of wounds, laceration repair, complex closure)

- 20526–20553 (Injection procedures for wound care)

- 20600–20611 (Arthrocentesis, aspiration, or injection)

- 20550–20553 (Tendon sheath, ligament, trigger point injections)

- 20520–20525 (Removal of foreign body, muscle or tendon)

- 20551 (Injection, tendon origin/insertion)

- 20670–20680 (Removal of implant, superficial or deep)

- 27193–27194 (Closed treatment of pelvic ring fracture)

- 29065–29799 (Application of casts and strapping)

- 36415 (Collection of venous blood)

- 71045–71048 (Chest X-ray)

- 73000–73030 (Upper extremity X-rays)

- 73501–73523 (Lower extremity X-rays)

- 73600–73660 (Foot and ankle X-rays)

- 76000 (Fluoroscopy)

- 96372 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection)

- 99291–99292 (Critical care services)

The specific CPT codes used will depend on the nature and location of the injury, as well as the procedures performed.

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