V90.39 – Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from crushed unspecified watercraft
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Water transport accidents
- Code
V90.39(claims format:V9039)- Description
- Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from crushed unspecified watercraft
- Short description
- Drown due to falling or jumping from crushed unsp watercraft
- 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 › V90.3
Billable codes under V90.39
V90.39 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- V90.39XA – Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from crushed unspecified watercraft, initial encounterBillable
- V90.39XD – Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from crushed unspecified watercraft, subsequent encounterBillable
- V90.39XS – Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from crushed unspecified watercraft, 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 for V90.39
- Drowning and submersion due to falling and jumping from crushed boat NOS
- Drowning and submersion due to falling and jumping from crushed ship NOS
- Drowning and submersion due to falling and jumping from crushed watercraft NOS
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 V90.3
- V90.30 – Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from crushed merchant shipHeader
- V90.31 – Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from crushed passenger shipHeader
- V90.32 – Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from crushed fishing boatHeader
- V90.33 – Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from other crushed powered watercraftHeader
- V90.34 – Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from crushed sailboatHeader
- V90.35 – Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from crushed canoe or kayakHeader
- V90.36 – Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from crushed (nonpowered) inflatable craftHeader
- V90.37 – Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from crushed water-skisHeader
- V90.38 – Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from other crushed unpowered watercraftHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code V90.39?
V90.39 is the ICD-10-CM code for drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from crushed unspecified watercraft, in the block V90-V94 (Water transport accidents).
Is V90.39 a billable code?
No. V90.39 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does V90.39 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.