ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for W16.2
Fall in (into) filled bathtub or bucket of water
Coding Notes & Guidelines for W16.2
fall into empty bathtub (W18.2)
drowning and submersion while in filled bathtub without fall (W65)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code W16.2 (Fall in)
ICD-10-CM code W16.2 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 W16.2 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about W16.2 - Fall in (into) filled bathtub or bucket of water. 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 in.