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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.

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