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W73 - Other specified cause of accidental non-transport drowning and submersion


The ICD 10 Code for Other specified cause of accidental non-transport drowning and submersion is listed as W73.
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: W73
Description: Other specified cause of accidental non-transport drowning and submersion
  • Accidental drowning and submersion while in quenching tank
  • Accidental drowning and submersion while in reservoir
  • Excludes1: accidental drowning and submersion due to fall into other water (W16.311, W16.321, W16.331)
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W73
  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela
Chapter External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)