X71Header code — not billable
Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- X71
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category X71
X71.0Intentional self-harm by drown while in bathtubX71.0XXAIntentional self-harm by drown while in bathtub, initYesX71.0XXDIntentional self-harm by drown while in bathtub, subsYesX71.0XXSIntentional self-harm by drown while in bathtub, sequelaYesX71.1Intentional self-harm by drown while in swimming poolX71.1XXAIntentional self-harm by drown while in swimming pool, initYesX71.1XXDIntentional self-harm by drown while in swimming pool, subsYesX71.1XXSSelf-harm by drown while in swimming pool, sequelaYesX71.2Intentional self-harm by drown after jump into swimming poolX71.2XXASelf-harm by drown after jump into swimming pool, initYesX71.2XXDSelf-harm by drown after jump into swimming pool, subsYesX71.2XXSSelf-harm by drown after jump into swimming pool, sequelaYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code X71?
X71 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion.
Is X71 a billable code?
No. X71 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 X71 in?
X71 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did X71 become effective?
X71 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to X71?
X71 belongs to category X71, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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