Current
W67 — Accidental drowning and submersion while in swimming-pool
Part of Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity , block Accidental non-transport drowning and submersion (W65-W74) .
Official Notes
Excludes1
accidental drowning and submersion due to fall into swimming pool ( W16.011 , W16.021 , W16.031 )
Excludes1
accidental drowning and submersion due to striking into wall of swimming pool ( W22.041 )
7th Character
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W67
7th Character
A - initial encounter
7th Character
D - subsequent encounter
7th Character
S - sequela
Child Codes
Referenced By
Official notes on these codes cite W67.
- W16.011 Fall into swimming pool striking water surface causing drowning and submersion
- W16.021 Fall into swimming pool striking bottom causing drowning and submersion
- W16.031 Fall into swimming pool striking wall causing drowning and submersion
- W16.511 Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking water surface causing drowning and submersion
- W16.521 Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking bottom causing drowning and submersion
- W16.531 Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking wall causing drowning and submersion
- W22.041 Striking against wall of swimming pool causing drowning and submersion
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