W69.XXXA ACCIDENTAL DROWN WHILE IN NATURAL WATER, INIT

Code Information

  • Diagnosis Code: W69.XXXA
  • Short Description: Accidental drown while in natural water, init
  • Long Description: Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water, initial encounter
  • Code Version: 2025 ICD-10-CM

The code W69.XXXA is VALID for claim submission

Code Classification

Synonyms

  • Accidental drowning and submersion while engaged in sport or recreational activity with diving equipment
  • Accidental drowning or immersion while fishing from shore, bank or fixed structure
  • Accidental drowning or near drowning while scuba diving
  • Accidental drowning or near drowning while skin diving
  • Drowning
  • Drowning
  • Drowning
  • Drowning in brackish water
  • Drowning in fresh water
  • Drowning in salt water

Crosswalk Information

ICD-10 Code ICD-9 Code ICD-9 Description
W69.XXXA Right Arrow E910.2 Swimming accident NOS
This ICD-10 to ICD-9 data is based on the 2018 General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) files published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for informational purposes only. The data is not an ICD-10 conversion tool and doesn’t guarantee clinical accuracy.

Similar Codes

ICD-10 Code ICD-10 Description
W69 Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water
W69.XXXD Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water, subsequent encounter
W69.XXXS Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water, sequela
This page was last updated on: 10/1/2025
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