W74.XXXABillable
Unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion, initial encounter
Short description: Unsp cause of accidental drowning and submersion, init
- 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.XXXA?
W74.XXXA is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion, initial encounter.
Is W74.XXXA a billable code?
Yes. W74.XXXA is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is W74.XXXA in?
W74.XXXA falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did W74.XXXA become effective?
W74.XXXA has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to W74.XXXA?
W74.XXXA belongs to category W74, which includes 3 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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