PA90
Unintentional drowning or submersion, while in body of water
Unintentional drowning or submersion, while in body of water
Classification
ICD-11
Block
PA90-PA9ZParent Code
BlockL2-PA9ICD-10 Mapping
2 equivalentsWHO Foundation
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ICD-10 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-10-CM codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(6)
UMLS ↗
- Accidental drowning and submersion while in swimming-poolC2905129
- Accidental drowning and submersion while in lakeC2905133
- Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural waterC2905137
- Accidental drowning and submersion while in open seaC2905134
- Accidental drowning and submersion while in riverC2905135
- Accidental drowning and submersion while in streamC2905136
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for unintentional drowning or submersion, while in body of water?
The ICD-11 code for unintentional drowning or submersion, while in body of water is PA90. The full clinical description is "Unintentional drowning or submersion, while in body of water".
What does ICD-11 code PA90 mean?
ICD-11 code PA90 represents “Unintentional drowning or submersion, while in body of water”. It is classified under Chapter 23: External Causes of Morbidity or Mortality.
What chapter is PA90 in?
PA90 is in Chapter 23: External Causes of Morbidity or Mortality (codes PA00-PL2Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code PA90?
PA90 maps to 2 ICD-10 codes: W67 (Accidental drowning and submersion while in swimming-pool), W69 (Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water). ICD-10 and ICD-11 do not always have one-to-one mappings — check the mapping type (equivalent, approximate, narrower, or broader) for each result.
What is the difference between ICD-10 and ICD-11?
ICD-11 is the latest revision of the WHO's International Classification of Diseases, succeeding ICD-10. Key differences include: a fully digital-first design, new chapters for sleep-wake disorders, sexual health, and traditional medicine, improved coding for rare diseases, and better integration with electronic health records through extension codes.
What UMLS concepts map to ICD-11 code PA90?
PA90 is linked to 6 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2905129, C2905133, C2905137, C2905134, C2905135, and 1 more. 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.