ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for W16.121
Fall into natural body of water striking bottom causing drowning and submersion
Coding Notes & Guidelines for W16.121
drowning and submersion while in natural body of water without fall (W69)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code W16.121 (Fall into natural body of water striking bottom causing drowning and submersion)
ICD-10-CM code W16.121 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 W16.121 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about W16.121 - Fall into natural body of water striking bottom causing drowning and submersion. 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 natural body of water striking bottom causing drowning and submersion.