W67.XXXD – Accidental drowning and submersion while in swimming-pool, subsequent encounter

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Accidental non-transport drowning and submersion

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code W67.XXXD
Code
W67.XXXD (claims format: W67XXXD)
Description
Accidental drowning and submersion while in swimming-pool, subsequent encounter
Short description
Accidental drown while in swimming-pool, 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
W65-W74 Accidental non-transport drowning and submersion
Parent codes
W67

7th character values

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

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

W67 – Accidental drowning and submersion while in swimming-pool

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • accidental drowning and submersion due to fall into swimming pool (W16.011, W16.021, W16.031)
  • accidental drowning and submersion due to striking into wall of swimming pool (W22.041)
7th character note:
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W67

Block W65-W74

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • accidental drowning and submersion due to fall into water (W16.-)
  • accidental drowning and submersion due to water transport accident (V90.-, V92.-)
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • accidental drowning and submersion due to cataclysm (X34-X39)

Related codes in W67

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W67.XXXD?

W67.XXXD is the ICD-10-CM code for accidental drowning and submersion while in swimming-pool, subsequent encounter, in the block W65-W74 (Accidental non-transport drowning and submersion).

Is W67.XXXD a billable code?

Yes. W67.XXXD is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does W67.XXXD belong to?

It belongs to category W67 – Accidental drowning and submersion while in swimming-pool.

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.