W73
Non-billableOth cause of accidental non-transport drown
Other specified cause of accidental non-transport drowning and submersion
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 quenching tank
- Accidental drowning and submersion while in reservoir
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
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(4)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for oth cause of accidental non-transport drown?
The ICD-10-CM code for oth cause of accidental non-transport drown is W73. The full clinical description is "Other specified cause of accidental non-transport drowning and submersion". W73 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code W73 mean?
ICD-10-CM code W73 represents “Other specified cause of accidental non-transport 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 W73 a billable code?
No, W73 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 W73.
What chapter is W73 in?
W73 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W73?
W73 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 other water (W16.311, W16.321, W16.331).
What are the subcategories under W73?
W73 has 3 child codes, including: W73.XXXA (Oth cause of accidental non-transport drown, init), W73.XXXD (Oth cause of accidental non-transport drown, subs), W73.XXXS (Oth cause of accidental non-transport drown, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W73?
W73 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2905141, C2905142, C2905143. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does W73 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like oth cause of accidental non-transport drown 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 W73?
W73 maps to the ICD-11 code: PA9Z (Unintentional immersion, submersion or falling into water, unspecified).
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