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W69Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water

ICD-10-CM category (non-billable header) code — part of Accidental non-transport drowning and submersion (W65-W74)

Code Details

BillableNo — use a more specific child code
ChapterChapter 20: External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
SectionAccidental non-transport drowning and submersion (W65-W74)
Requires 7th characterYes

Valid 7th Characters

Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

  • Accidental drowning and submersion while in lake
  • Accidental drowning and submersion while in open sea
  • Accidental drowning and submersion while in river
  • Accidental drowning and submersion while in stream

Excludes1 (never code both together)

  • accidental drowning and submersion due to fall into natural body of water (W16.111, W16.121, W16.131)

7th Character Note

  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W69

Subcategories (3)

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