ICD-10-CM W16.221: Fall in (into) bucket of water causing drowning and submersion

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About ICD-10-CM Code W16.221 (Fall in)

ICD-10-CM code W16.221 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 W16.221 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about W16.221 - Fall in (into) bucket of water 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 in.