W16.121A

Billable

Fall into natrl body of water strk bottom cause drown, init

Fall into natural body of water striking bottom causing drowning and submersion, initial encounter

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

W00-W19

Parent Code

W16.121

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for fall into natrl body of water strk bottom cause drown, init?

The ICD-10-CM code for fall into natrl body of water strk bottom cause drown, init is W16.121A. The full clinical description is "Fall into natural body of water striking bottom causing drowning and submersion, initial encounter". W16.121A is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code W16.121A mean?

ICD-10-CM code W16.121A represents "Fall into natural body of water striking bottom causing drowning and submersion, initial encounter". It is classified under Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is W16.121A a billable code?

Yes, W16.121A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is W16.121A in?

W16.121A is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W16.121A?

W16.121A is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2900354. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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