V90.10XD – Drowning and submersion due to merchant ship sinking, subsequent encounter

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Water transport accidents

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code V90.10XD

Code: V90.10XD (claims format: V9010XD)
Description: Drowning and submersion due to merchant ship sinking, subsequent encounter
Short description: Drowning and submersion due to merchant ship sinking, subs
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 20. External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
Block: V90-V94 Water transport accidents
Parent codes: V90 › V90.1 › V90.10

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.

Character	Meaning
`A`	initial encounter
`D`	subsequent encounter
`S`	sequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

V90 – Drowning and submersion due to accident to watercraft

Excludes1 (not coded here):

civilian water transport accident involving military watercraft (V94.81-)
fall into water not from watercraft (W16.-)
military watercraft accident in military or war operations (Y36.0-, Y37.0-)
water-transport-related drowning or submersion without accident to watercraft (V92.-)

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V90

Related codes in V90.10

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code V90.10XD?

V90.10XD is the ICD-10-CM code for drowning and submersion due to merchant ship sinking, subsequent encounter, in the block V90-V94 (Water transport accidents).

Is V90.10XD a billable code?

Yes. V90.10XD is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does V90.10XD belong to?

It belongs to category V90 – Drowning and submersion due to accident to watercraft.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.