V90

Non-billable

Drowning and submersion due to accident to watercraft

V90 is the ICD-10-CM code for Drowning and submersion due to accident to watercraft. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as V90.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
V00-Y99
Subcodes
5
Edition
FY2026

V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • civilian water transport accident involving military watercraft (V94.81-)
  • fall into water not from watercraft (W16.-)
  • military watercraft accident in military or war operations (Y36.0-, Y37.0-)
  • water-transport-related drowning or submersion without accident to watercraft (V92.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code V90?
V90 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Drowning and submersion due to accident to watercraft". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is V90 a billable code?
No — V90 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as V90.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of V90?
V90 has 5 more specific child codes, including V90.0, V90.1, V90.2.
What is excluded from V90?
Excludes1 (not coded here): civilian water transport accident involving military watercraft (V94.81-); fall into water not from watercraft (W16.-); military watercraft accident in military or war operations (Y36.0-, Y37.0-); water-transport-related drowning or submersion without accident to watercraft (V92.-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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