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BillableAccidental drowning and submersion while in bath-tub
W65 is the ICD-10-CM code for Accidental drowning and submersion while in bath-tub. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
- Status
- Billable
- Chapter
- V00-Y99
- Edition
- FY2026
V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHPeople drown when they get too much water in their lungs. You can drown in as little as an inch or two of water. Babies can drown in a sink or bathtub. Preschoolers are most likely to drown in a swimming pool. People who have seizure disorders are also at risk in the water. Drowning can happen quickly and silently. Drowning precautions should include: Fences around pools Supervising children near any body of water,…
Read more about Drowning at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •accidental drowning and submersion due to fall in (into) bathtub (W16.211)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code W65?
- W65 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Accidental drowning and submersion while in bath-tub". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
- Is W65 a billable code?
- Yes — W65 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from W65?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): accidental drowning and submersion due to fall in (into) bathtub (W16.211).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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