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W69.XXXA

Billable

Accidental drown while in natural water, init

Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water, initial encounter

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

W65-W74

Parent Code

W69
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for accidental drown while in natural water, init?

The ICD-10-CM code for accidental drown while in natural water, init is W69.XXXA. The full clinical description is "Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water, initial encounter". W69.XXXA is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code W69.XXXA mean?

ICD-10-CM code W69.XXXA represents “Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water, initial encounter”. It is classified under Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is W69.XXXA a billable code?

Yes, W69.XXXA is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is W69.XXXA in?

W69.XXXA is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What are the UMLS CUIs for W69.XXXA?

W69.XXXA is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2905138. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does W69.XXXA relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like accidental drown while in natural water, init 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 W69.XXXA?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for W69.XXXA 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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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.