W69 Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water
ICD-10-CM category W69 sits in Chapter 20 (External causes of morbidity, V00-Y99). It contains 3 billable codes for FY2027, effective October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027. Always code to the most specific code available: a code with more characters that describes the diagnosis more precisely takes priority over a shorter one.
Billable codes in W69
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
W69.XXXA | Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water, initial encounter |
W69.XXXD | Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water, subsequent encounter |
W69.XXXS | Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water, sequela |
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