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Y21.8

Non-billable

Other drowning and submersion, undetermined intent

Other drowning and submersion, undetermined intent

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

Y21-Y33

Parent Code

Y21

Child Codes

3

Child Codes (3)

Y21.8XXA

Oth drowning and submersion, undetermined intent, init

BillableY21.8XXD

Oth drowning and submersion, undetermined intent, subs

BillableY21.8XXS

Other drowning and submersion, undetermined intent, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for other drowning and submersion, undetermined intent?

The ICD-10-CM code for other drowning and submersion, undetermined intent is Y21.8. The full clinical description is "Other drowning and submersion, undetermined intent". Y21.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code Y21.8 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Y21.8 represents "Other drowning and submersion, undetermined intent". 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 Y21.8 a billable code?

No, Y21.8 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 Y21.8.

What chapter is Y21.8 in?

Y21.8 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What are the subcategories under Y21.8?

Y21.8 has 3 child codes, including: Y21.8XXA (Oth drowning and submersion, undetermined intent, init), Y21.8XXD (Oth drowning and submersion, undetermined intent, subs), Y21.8XXS (Other drowning and submersion, undetermined intent, sequela).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Y21.8?

Y21.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2906092. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.