W74Header code — not billable
Unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- W74
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category W74
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W74?
W74 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion.
Is W74 a billable code?
No. W74 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 W74 in?
W74 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W74 become effective?
W74 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W74?
W74 belongs to category W74, which includes 3 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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