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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

W65.XXXA ICD-10-CM Code: Accidental drowning and submersion while in bath-tub, initial encounter

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

W65.XXXA

Accidental drowning and submersion while in bath-tub, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where W65.XXXA sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 20

    External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Accidents (V00-X58)

  3. 3

    Category W65

    Accidental drowning and submersion while in bath-tub

  4. 4

    Code W65.XXXA

    Accidental drowning and submersion while in bath-tub, initial encounter

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for W65.XXXA.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for W65.XXXA.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for W65.XXXA.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for W65.XXXA.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for W65.XXXA.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM source

Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code W65.XXXA mean?

W65.XXXA is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Accidental drowning and submersion while in bath-tub, initial encounter.”

Is W65.XXXA a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, W65.XXXA has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is W65.XXXA located in ICD-10-CM?

W65.XXXA 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.XXXA?

No inclusion terms are listed for W65.XXXA in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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