V92.16
Non-billableDrown due to being thrown ovrbrd by motion of inflatbl crft
Drowning and submersion due to being thrown overboard by motion of (nonpowered) inflatable craft
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- civilian water transport accident involving military watercraft (V94.81-)
- drowning or submersion due to accident to watercraft (V90-V91)
- drowning or submersion of diver who voluntarily jumps from boat not involved in an accident (W16.711, W16.721)
- fall into water without watercraft (W16.-)
- military watercraft accident in military or war operations (Y36, Y37)
- drowning and submersion due to fall off surf-board (V92.08)
- drowning and submersion due to fall off water-skis (V92.07)
- drowning and submersion due to fall off windsurfer (V92.08)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for drown due to being thrown ovrbrd by motion of inflatbl crft?
The ICD-10-CM code for drown due to being thrown ovrbrd by motion of inflatbl crft is V92.16. The full clinical description is "Drowning and submersion due to being thrown overboard by motion of (nonpowered) inflatable craft". V92.16 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code V92.16 mean?
ICD-10-CM code V92.16 represents "Drowning and submersion due to being thrown overboard by motion of (nonpowered) inflatable craft". It is classified under Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is V92.16 a billable code?
No, V92.16 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under V92.16.
What chapter is V92.16 in?
V92.16 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with V92.16?
V92.16 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: civilian water transport accident involving military watercraft (V94.81-); drowning or submersion due to accident to watercraft (V90-V91); drowning or submersion of diver who voluntarily jumps from boat not involved in an accident (W16.711, W16.721); and 5 more.
What are the subcategories under V92.16?
V92.16 has 3 child codes, including: V92.16XA (Drown d/t thrown ovrbrd by motion of inflatbl crft, init), V92.16XD (Drown d/t thrown ovrbrd by motion of inflatbl crft, subs), V92.16XS (Drown d/t thrown ovrbrd by motion of inflatbl crft, sqla).
What are the UMLS CUIs for V92.16?
V92.16 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2899420. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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