W69 — Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water
Part of Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity , block Accidental non-transport drowning and submersion (W65-W74) .
Official Notes
Inclusion Terms
Accidental drowning and submersion while in lake
Inclusion Terms
Accidental drowning and submersion while in open sea
Inclusion Terms
Accidental drowning and submersion while in river
Inclusion Terms
Accidental drowning and submersion while in stream
Excludes1
accidental drowning and submersion due to fall into natural body of water ( W16.111 , W16.121 , W16.131 )
7th Character
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W69
7th Character
A - initial encounter
7th Character
D - subsequent encounter
7th Character
S - sequela
Child Codes
Referenced By
Official notes on these codes cite W69.
- W16.111 Fall into natural body of water striking water surface causing drowning and submersion
- W16.121 Fall into natural body of water striking bottom causing drowning and submersion
- W16.131 Fall into natural body of water striking side causing drowning and submersion
- W16.611 Jumping or diving into natural body of water striking water surface causing drowning and submersion
- W16.621 Jumping or diving into natural body of water striking bottom causing drowning and submersion
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