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BillableAccidental drowning and submersion while in natural water
W69 is the ICD-10-CM code for Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water. 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.
Includes
- •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 — not coded here
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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