W65 ICD-10-CM Code: Accidental drowning and submersion while in bath-tub
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
W65Accidental drowning and submersion while in bath-tub
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where W65 sits
- 1
Chapter 20
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
- 2
Section
Accidents (V00-X58)
- 3
Category W65
Accidental drowning and submersion while in bath-tub
- 4
Code W65
Accidental drowning and submersion while in bath-tub
Codes under W65
W65 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for W65.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for W65.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for W65.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- accidental drowning and submersion due to fall in (into) bathtub (W16.211)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for W65.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code W65 mean?
W65 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Accidental drowning and submersion while in bath-tub.”
Is W65 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. W65 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is W65 located in ICD-10-CM?
W65 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category W65, Accidental drowning and submersion while in bath-tub.
What coding notes are listed for W65?
No inclusion terms are listed for W65 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: accidental drowning and submersion due to fall in (into) bathtub (W16.211). No Excludes2 note is listed.