W73Header code — not billable
Other specified cause of accidental non-transport drowning and submersion
Short description: Oth cause of accidental non-transport drown
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- W73
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category W73
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W73?
W73 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other specified cause of accidental non-transport drowning and submersion.
Is W73 a billable code?
No. W73 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 W73 in?
W73 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W73 become effective?
W73 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W73?
W73 belongs to category W73, which includes 3 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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