W74 ICD-10-CM Code: Unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
W74Unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where W74 sits
- 1
Chapter 20
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
- 2
Section
Accidents (V00-X58)
- 3
Category W74
Unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion
- 4
Code W74
Unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion
More specific choices
Codes under W74
W74 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Drowning NOS
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for W74.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for W74.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for W74.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for W74.
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Source and release
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code W74 mean?
W74 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion.”
Is W74 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. W74 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 W74 located in ICD-10-CM?
W74 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category W74, Unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion.
What coding notes are listed for W74?
Its listed inclusion terms are Drowning NOS. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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