Y21.0
Non-billableDrown while in bathtub, undetermined intent
Drowning and submersion while in bathtub, undetermined intent
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(6)
Y21.1Drown after fall into bathtub, undetermined intent
Y21.2Drown while in swimming pool, undetermined intent
Y21.3Drown after fall into swimming pool, undetermined intent
Y21.4Drown in natural water, undetermined intent
Y21.8Other drowning and submersion, undetermined intent
Y21.9Unspecified drowning and submersion, undetermined intent
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for drown while in bathtub, undetermined intent?
The ICD-10-CM code for drown while in bathtub, undetermined intent is Y21.0. The full clinical description is "Drowning and submersion while in bathtub, undetermined intent". Y21.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Y21.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Y21.0 represents “Drowning and submersion while in bathtub, 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 Y21.0 a billable code?
No, Y21.0 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 Y21.0.
What chapter is Y21.0 in?
Y21.0 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What are the subcategories under Y21.0?
Y21.0 has 3 child codes, including: Y21.0XXA (Drown while in bathtub, undetermined intent, init), Y21.0XXD (Drown while in bathtub, undetermined intent, subs), Y21.0XXS (Drown while in bathtub, undetermined intent, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Y21.0?
Y21.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2906072. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Y21.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like drown while in bathtub, undetermined intent 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 Y21.0?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for Y21.0 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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