W73 ICD-10-CM Code: Other specified cause of accidental non-transport drowning and submersion
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
W73Other specified cause of accidental non-transport drowning and submersion
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where W73 sits
- 1
Chapter 20
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
- 2
Section
Accidents (V00-X58)
- 3
Category W73
Other specified cause of accidental non-transport drowning and submersion
- 4
Code W73
Other specified cause of accidental non-transport drowning and submersion
Codes under W73
W73 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Accidental drowning and submersion while in quenching tank
- Accidental drowning and submersion while in reservoir
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for W73.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for W73.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- accidental drowning and submersion due to fall into other water (W16.311, W16.321, W16.331)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for W73.
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 W73 mean?
W73 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other specified cause of accidental non-transport drowning and submersion.”
Is W73 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. W73 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 W73 located in ICD-10-CM?
W73 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category W73, Other specified cause of accidental non-transport drowning and submersion.
What coding notes are listed for W73?
Its listed inclusion terms are Accidental drowning and submersion while in quenching tank; Accidental drowning and submersion while in reservoir. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: accidental drowning and submersion due to fall into other water (W16.311, W16.321, W16.331). No Excludes2 note is listed.