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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

W69.XXXS ICD-10-CM Code: Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water, sequela

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.XXXS

Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water, sequela

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

Classification

Where W69.XXXS 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.XXXS

    Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water, sequela

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for W69.XXXS.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for W69.XXXS.

Use additional code

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

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for W69.XXXS.

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for W69.XXXS.

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 W69.XXXS mean?

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

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

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, W69.XXXS 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 W69.XXXS located in ICD-10-CM?

W69.XXXS 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.XXXS?

No inclusion terms are listed for W69.XXXS in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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