Diagnosis Code: Y99.8

Short Description: Other external cause status

Long Description: Other external cause status

The code Y99.8 is VALID for claim submission

Code Classification:

• External causes of morbidity and mortality (V01–Y99)
  • Supplementary factors related to causes of morbidity classified elsewhere (Y90-Y99)
    • External cause status (Y99)
      • Y99.8 Other external cause status

Code Version: 2022 ICD-10-CM

Synonyms

• Accidental drowning and submersion while engaged in sport or recreational activity without diving equipment
• Accidental drowning and submersion while hunting, except from boat or with diving equipment
• Accidental drowning or immersion during recreation
• Accidental drowning or immersion while fishing from shore, bank or fixed structure
• Recreation submersion accident

References to Index of Diseases and Injuries

The code Y99.8 has the following ICD-10-CM references to the Index of Diseases and Injuries

• Inclusion Terms:
  • Activity NEC
  • Activity of child or other family member assisting in compensated work of other family member
  • Hobby not done for income
  • Leisure activity
  • Off-duty activity of military personnel
  • Recreation or sport not for income or while a student
  • Student activity
• Type 1 Excludes Notes:
  • civilian activity done for income or compensation (@Y99.0*)
  • military activity (@Y99.1*)

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