W74.XXXA – Unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Accidental non-transport drowning and submersion
- Code
W74.XXXA(claims format:W74XXXA)- Description
- Unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion, initial encounter
- Short description
- Unsp cause of accidental drowning and submersion, init
- 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
- W74
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.
W74 – Unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion
- Drowning NOS
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W74
Block W65-W74
Related codes in W74
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W74.XXXA?
W74.XXXA is the ICD-10-CM code for unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion, initial encounter, in the block W65-W74 (Accidental non-transport drowning and submersion).
Is W74.XXXA a billable code?
Yes. W74.XXXA is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does W74.XXXA belong to?
It belongs to category W74 – Unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion.
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.