V90.1
Non-billableDrowning and submersion due to watercraft sinking
Drowning and submersion due to watercraft sinking
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Child Codes (9)
V90.10Drowning and submersion due to merchant ship sinking
V90.11Drowning and submersion due to passenger ship sinking
V90.12Drowning and submersion due to fishing boat sinking
V90.13Drown due to oth powered watercraft sinking
V90.14Drowning and submersion due to sailboat sinking
V90.15Drowning and submersion due to canoe or kayak sinking
V90.16Drown due to (nonpowered) inflatable craft sinking
V90.18Drowning and submersion due to unpowr wtrcrft sinking
V90.19Drowning and submersion due to unsp watercraft sinking
Related Codes(4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for drowning and submersion due to watercraft sinking?
The ICD-10-CM code for drowning and submersion due to watercraft sinking is V90.1. The full clinical description is "Drowning and submersion due to watercraft sinking". V90.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code V90.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code V90.1 represents “Drowning and submersion due to watercraft sinking”. 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 V90.1 a billable code?
No, V90.1 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under V90.1.
What chapter is V90.1 in?
V90.1 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with V90.1?
V90.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: civilian water transport accident involving military watercraft (V94.81-); fall into water not from watercraft (W16.-); military watercraft accident in military or war operations (Y36.0-, Y37.0-); and 1 more.
What are the subcategories under V90.1?
V90.1 has 9 child codes, including: V90.10 (Drowning and submersion due to merchant ship sinking), V90.11 (Drowning and submersion due to passenger ship sinking), V90.12 (Drowning and submersion due to fishing boat sinking), V90.13 (Drown due to oth powered watercraft sinking), and 5 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for V90.1?
V90.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2898954. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does V90.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like drowning and submersion due to watercraft sinking 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 V90.1?
V90.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: PA41.0&XE85L&XE9YQ&XE1LZ.
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