U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

W69 ICD-10-CM Code: Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water

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

Code definition

Official description

W69

Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water

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

Classification

Where W69 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 20

    External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Accidents (V00-X58)

  3. 3

    Category W69

    Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water

  4. 4

    Code W69

    Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water

More specific choices

Codes under W69

W69 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

W69.XXXA

Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water, initial encounter

W69.XXXD

Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water, subsequent encounter

W69.XXXS

Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water, sequela

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • Accidental drowning and submersion while in lake
  • Accidental drowning and submersion while in open sea
  • Accidental drowning and submersion while in river
  • Accidental drowning and submersion while in stream

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for W69.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for W69.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • accidental drowning and submersion due to fall into natural body of water (W16.111, W16.121, W16.131)

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for W69.

Transparency

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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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code W69 mean?

W69 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water.”

Is W69 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. W69 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 W69 located in ICD-10-CM?

W69 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category W69, Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water.

What coding notes are listed for W69?

Its listed inclusion terms are Accidental drowning and submersion while in lake; Accidental drowning and submersion while in open sea; Accidental drowning and submersion while in river; Accidental drowning and submersion while in stream. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: accidental drowning and submersion due to fall into natural body of water (W16.111, W16.121, W16.131). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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