X92 – Assault by drowning and submersion

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Assault

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code X92

Code: X92 (claims format: X92)
Description: Assault by drowning and submersion
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: X92-Y09 Assault

Billable codes under X92

X92 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

X92.0 – Assault by drowning and submersion while in bathtubHeader (more codes below)
X92.1 – Assault by drowning and submersion while in swimming poolHeader (more codes below)
X92.2 – Assault by drowning and submersion after push into swimming poolHeader (more codes below)
X92.3 – Assault by drowning and submersion in natural waterHeader (more codes below)
X92.8 – Other assault by drowning and submersionHeader (more codes below)
X92.9 – Assault by drowning and submersion, unspecifiedHeader (more codes below)

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 X92

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X92

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

Block X92-Y09

Includes:

homicide
injuries inflicted by another person with intent to injure or kill, by any means

Excludes1 (not coded here):

injuries due to legal intervention (Y35.-)
injuries due to operations of war (Y36.-)
injuries due to terrorism (Y38.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code X92?

X92 is the ICD-10-CM code for assault by drowning and submersion, in the block X92-Y09 (Assault).

Is X92 a billable code?

No. X92 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

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.