W69 Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water

Non-Billable/Non-Specific

Applicable To

Accidental drowning and submersion while in lake
Accidental drowning and submersion while in open sea
Accidental drowning and submersion while in river
Accidental drowning and submersion while in stream

Type 1 Excludes

accidental drowning and submersion due to fall into natural body of water (W16.111, W16.121, W16.131)

Codes

W69XXXA..., initial encounter
W69XXXD..., subsequent encounter
W69XXXS..., sequela