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ICD-10-CM Code for Accidental discharge from other and unspecified firearms and guns W34.0

ICD-10 code W34.0 for Accidental discharge from other and unspecified firearms and guns is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Other external causes of accidental injury .

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Accidental discharge from other and unspecified firearms and guns
 
W34.0 Accidental discharge from other and unspecified firearms and guns
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Accidental discharge from unspecified firearms or gun
Child Code
Accidental discharge of gas, air or spring-operated guns
Child Code
Accidental discharge from other specified firearms

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