ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for W16.0
Fall into swimming pool
Coding Notes & Guidelines for W16.0
fall into empty swimming pool (W17.3)
drowning and submersion while in swimming pool without fall (W67)
drowning and submersion while in swimming pool without fall (W67)
drowning and submersion while in swimming pool without fall (W67)
Fall into swimming pool NOS
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About ICD-10-CM Code W16.0 (Fall into swimming pool)
ICD-10-CM code W16.0 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM W16.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about W16.0 - Fall into swimming pool. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Fall into swimming pool.