Y21.8XXABillable
Other drowning and submersion, undetermined intent, initial encounter
Short description: Oth drowning and submersion, undetermined intent, init
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- Y21
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category Y21
Y21Drowning and submersion, undetermined intentY21.0Drown 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, subsYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Y21.8XXA?
Y21.8XXA is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other drowning and submersion, undetermined intent, initial encounter.
Is Y21.8XXA a billable code?
Yes. Y21.8XXA is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is Y21.8XXA in?
Y21.8XXA falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did Y21.8XXA become effective?
Y21.8XXA has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Y21.8XXA?
Y21.8XXA belongs to category Y21, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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