W67
Non-billableAccidental drowning and submersion while in swimming-pool
Accidental drowning and submersion while in swimming-pool
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)
- •accidental drowning and submersion due to fall into waterW16
- •accidental drowning and submersion due to water transport accident,V90, V92
- •accidental drowning and submersion due to fall into swimming pool, ,W16.011, W16.021, W16.031
- •accidental drowning and submersion due to striking into wall of swimming poolW22.041
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for accidental drowning and submersion while in swimming-pool?
The ICD-10-CM code for accidental drowning and submersion while in swimming-pool is W67. The full clinical description is "Accidental drowning and submersion while in swimming-pool". W67 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code W67 mean?
ICD-10-CM code W67 represents “Accidental drowning and submersion while in swimming-pool”. 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 W67 a billable code?
No, W67 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 W67.
What chapter is W67 in?
W67 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W67?
W67 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: accidental drowning and submersion due to fall into water (W16.-); accidental drowning and submersion due to water transport accident (V90.-, V92.-); accidental drowning and submersion due to fall into swimming pool (W16.011, W16.021, W16.031); and 1 more.
What are the subcategories under W67?
W67 has 3 child codes, including: W67.XXXA (Accidental drown while in swimming-pool, init), W67.XXXD (Accidental drown while in swimming-pool, subs), W67.XXXS (Accidental drown while in swimming-pool, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W67?
W67 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2905129. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does W67 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like accidental drowning and submersion while in swimming-pool affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of W67?
W67 maps to the ICD-11 code: PA90 (Unintentional drowning or submersion, while in body of water).
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