W69.XXXSBillable
Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water, sequela
Short description: Accidental drown while in natural water, sequela
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- W69
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category W69
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W69.XXXS?
W69.XXXS is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water, sequela.
Is W69.XXXS a billable code?
Yes. W69.XXXS is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is W69.XXXS in?
W69.XXXS falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W69.XXXS become effective?
W69.XXXS has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W69.XXXS?
W69.XXXS belongs to category W69, which includes 3 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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