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Y21 — Drowning and submersion, undetermined intent
Part of Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity , block Event of undetermined intent (Y21-Y33) .
Official Notes
7th Character
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category Y21
7th Character
A - initial encounter
7th Character
D - subsequent encounter
7th Character
S - sequela
Child Codes
- Y21.0 Drowning and submersion while in bathtub, undetermined intent Has subcodes
- Y21.1 Drowning and submersion after fall into bathtub, undetermined intent Has subcodes
- Y21.2 Drowning and submersion while in swimming pool, undetermined intent Has subcodes
- Y21.3 Drowning and submersion after fall into swimming pool, undetermined intent Has subcodes
- Y21.4 Drowning and submersion in natural water, undetermined intent Has subcodes
- Y21.8 Other drowning and submersion, undetermined intent Has subcodes
- Y21.9 Unspecified drowning and submersion, undetermined intent Has subcodes
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