W69
Non-billableAccidental drowning and submersion while in natural water
Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Accidental drowning and submersion while in lake
- Accidental drowning and submersion while in open sea
- Accidental drowning and submersion while in river
- Accidental drowning and submersion while in stream
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
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(5)
UMLS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water?
The ICD-10-CM code for accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water is W69. The full clinical description is "Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water". W69 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code W69 mean?
ICD-10-CM code W69 represents “Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water”. 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 W69 a billable code?
No, W69 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 W69.
What chapter is W69 in?
W69 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W69?
W69 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 natural body of water (W16.111, W16.121, W16.131).
What are the subcategories under W69?
W69 has 3 child codes, including: W69.XXXA (Accidental drown while in natural water, init), W69.XXXD (Accidental drown while in natural water, subs), W69.XXXS (Accidental drown while in natural water, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W69?
W69 is linked to 5 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2905133, C2905137, C2905134, C2905135, C2905136. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does W69 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water 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 W69?
W69 maps to the ICD-11 code: PA90 (Unintentional drowning or submersion, while in body of water).
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