W74
Non-billableUnspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion
Unspecified cause of accidental 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
- Drowning NOS
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(12)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion is W74. The full clinical description is "Unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion". W74 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code W74 mean?
ICD-10-CM code W74 represents “Unspecified cause of accidental 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 W74 a billable code?
No, W74 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 W74.
What chapter is W74 in?
W74 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W74?
W74 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.-).
What are the subcategories under W74?
W74 has 3 child codes, including: W74.XXXA (Unsp cause of accidental drowning and submersion, init), W74.XXXD (Unsp cause of accidental drowning and submersion, subs), W74.XXXS (Unsp cause of accidental drowning and submersion, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W74?
W74 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0013142, C2905147. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does W74 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion 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 W74?
W74 maps to the ICD-11 code: PA9Z (Unintentional immersion, submersion or falling into water, unspecified).
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