W69Header code — not billable

Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water

Chapter
20. External causes of morbidity
Category
W69
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category W69

W69.XXXAAccidental drown while in natural water, initYesW69.XXXDAccidental drown while in natural water, subsYesW69.XXXSAccidental drown while in natural water, sequelaYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W69?

W69 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water.

Is W69 a billable code?

No. W69 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is W69 in?

W69 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.

When did W69 become effective?

W69 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to W69?

W69 belongs to category W69, which includes 3 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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