W16.511
Non-billableJump/div into swimming pool striking surfc causing drown
Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking water surface causing drowning and submersion
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)
- assault involving a fall (Y01-Y02)
- fall from animal (V80.-)
- fall (in) (from) machinery (in operation) (W28-W31)
- fall (in) (from) transport vehicle (V01-V99)
- intentional self-harm involving a fall (X80-X81)
- accidental non-watercraft drowning and submersion not involving fall (W65-W74)
- effects of air pressure from diving (W94.-)
- fall into water from watercraft (V90-V94)
- hitting an object or against bottom when falling from watercraft (V94.0)
- drowning and submersion while in swimming pool without jumping or diving (W67)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for jump/div into swimming pool striking surfc causing drown?
The ICD-10-CM code for jump/div into swimming pool striking surfc causing drown is W16.511. The full clinical description is "Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking water surface causing drowning and submersion". W16.511 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code W16.511 mean?
ICD-10-CM code W16.511 represents "Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking water surface causing drowning and submersion". 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 W16.511 a billable code?
No, W16.511 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 W16.511.
What chapter is W16.511 in?
W16.511 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W16.511?
W16.511 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: assault involving a fall (Y01-Y02); fall from animal (V80.-); fall (in) (from) machinery (in operation) (W28-W31); and 7 more.
What are the subcategories under W16.511?
W16.511 has 3 child codes, including: W16.511A (Jump/div into swimming pool strk surfc causing drown, init), W16.511D (Jump/div into swimming pool strk surfc causing drown, subs), W16.511S (Jump/div into swim pool strk surfc causing drown, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W16.511?
W16.511 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2900430. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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