Y21Header code — not billable
Drowning and submersion, undetermined intent
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- Y21
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category Y21
Y21.0Drown while in bathtub, undetermined intentY21.0XXADrown while in bathtub, undetermined intent, initYesY21.0XXDDrown while in bathtub, undetermined intent, subsYesY21.0XXSDrown while in bathtub, undetermined intent, sequelaYesY21.1Drown after fall into bathtub, undetermined intentY21.1XXADrown after fall into bathtub, undetermined intent, initYesY21.1XXDDrown after fall into bathtub, undetermined intent, subsYesY21.1XXSDrown after fall into bathtub, undetermined intent, sequelaYesY21.2Drown while in swimming pool, undetermined intentY21.2XXADrown while in swimming pool, undetermined intent, initYesY21.2XXDDrown while in swimming pool, undetermined intent, subsYesY21.2XXSDrown while in swimming pool, undetermined intent, sequelaYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Y21?
Y21 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Drowning and submersion, undetermined intent.
Is Y21 a billable code?
No. Y21 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 Y21 in?
Y21 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did Y21 become effective?
Y21 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Y21?
Y21 belongs to category Y21, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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