W74

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W74

Billable

Unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion

W74 is the ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion. 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 · NIH

People 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

  • Drowning NOS

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W74?
W74 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is W74 a billable code?
Yes — W74 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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