ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for W69
Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water
Coding Notes & Guidelines for W69
accidental drowning and submersion due to fall into natural body of water (W16.111, W16.121, W16.131)
- 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
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W69
- A: initial encounter
- D: subsequent encounter
- S: sequela
About ICD-10-CM Code W69 (Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water)
ICD-10-CM code W69 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 W69 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about W69 - Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural 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 Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water.