W16.221
Non-billableFall in (into) bucket of water causing drown
Fall in (into) bucket of water causing drowning and submersion
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)
- •assault involving a fallY01-Y02
- •fall from animalV80
- •fall (in) (from) machinery (in operation)W28-W31
- •fall (in) (from) transport vehicleV01-V99
- •intentional self-harm involving a fallX80-X81
- •accidental non-watercraft drowning and submersion not involving fallW65-W74
- •effects of air pressure from divingW94
- •fall into water from watercraftV90-V94
- •hitting an object or against bottom when falling from watercraftV94.0
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(1)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fall in (into) bucket of water causing drown?
The ICD-10-CM code for fall in (into) bucket of water causing drown is W16.221. The full clinical description is "Fall in (into) bucket of water causing drowning and submersion". W16.221 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code W16.221 mean?
ICD-10-CM code W16.221 represents “Fall in (into) bucket of water causing 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 W16.221 a billable code?
No, W16.221 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 W16.221.
What chapter is W16.221 in?
W16.221 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with W16.221?
W16.221 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: assault involving a fall (Y01-Y02); fall from animal (V80.-); fall (in) (from) machinery (in operation) (W28-W31); and 6 more.
What are the subcategories under W16.221?
W16.221 has 3 child codes, including: W16.221A (Fall in (into) bucket of water causing drown, init), W16.221D (Fall in (into) bucket of water causing drown, subs), W16.221S (Fall in (into) bucket of water causing drown, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for W16.221?
W16.221 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2900381. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does W16.221 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like fall in (into) bucket of water causing 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 W16.221?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for W16.221 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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