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W65 - Accidental drowning and submersion while in bathtub


The ICD 10 Code for Accidental drowning and submersion while in bathtub is listed as W65.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: W65
Description: Accidental drowning and submersion while in bathtub
  • Excludes1: accidental drowning and submersion due to fall in (into) bathtub (W16.211)
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W65
  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela
Chapter External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)