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Medical coding for deaths caused by firearms

johnquillen edited this page Feb 5, 2013 · 3 revisions

CDC / ICD-coding of firearm injuries, revised 28 Jul 2010

  • ICD10 codes
    • Intentional self-harm X71-X83
      • X72 Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge
      • X73 Intentional self-harm by rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge
      • X74 Intentional self-harm by other and unspecified firearm and gun discharge
  • Assault X92-Y09
    • X93 Assault by handgun discharge
    • X94 Assault by rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge
    • X95 Assault by other and unspecified firearm and gun discharge
  • accidental Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces W20-W49
    • W32 Accidental handgun discharge and malfunction
    • W33 Accidental rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge and malfunction
    • W34 Accidental discharge and malfunction from other and unspecified firearms and guns
  • Event of undetermined intent Y21-Y33
    • Y22 Handgun discharge, undetermined intent
    • Y23 Rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge, undetermined intent
    • Y24 Other and unspecified firearm discharge, undetermined intent