V90.25 – Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from burning canoe or kayak
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Water transport accidents
- Code
V90.25(claims format:V9025)- Description
- Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from burning canoe or kayak
- Short description
- Drown due to falling or jumping from burning canoe or kayak
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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 › V90.2
Billable codes under V90.25
V90.25 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- V90.25XA – Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from burning canoe or kayak, initial encounterBillable
- V90.25XD – Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from burning canoe or kayak, subsequent encounterBillable
- V90.25XS – Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from burning canoe or kayak, sequelaBillable
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).
| 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
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V90
Related codes in V90.2
- V90.20 – Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from burning merchant shipHeader
- V90.21 – Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from burning passenger shipHeader
- V90.22 – Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from burning fishing boatHeader
- V90.23 – Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from other burning powered watercraftHeader
- V90.24 – Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from burning sailboatHeader
- V90.26 – Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from burning (nonpowered) inflatable craftHeader
- V90.27 – Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from burning water-skisHeader
- V90.28 – Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from other burning unpowered watercraftHeader
- V90.29 – Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from unspecified burning watercraftHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code V90.25?
V90.25 is the ICD-10-CM code for drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from burning canoe or kayak, in the block V90-V94 (Water transport accidents).
Is V90.25 a billable code?
No. V90.25 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does V90.25 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.