W16.0

Non-billable

Fall into swimming pool

W16.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Fall into swimming pool. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as W16.01 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
V00-Y99
Parent
W16
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

Includes

  • Fall into swimming pool NOS

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • fall into empty swimming pool (W17.3)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W16.0?
W16.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Fall into swimming pool". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is W16.0 a billable code?
No — W16.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as W16.01) for billing.
What are the subcodes of W16.0?
W16.0 has 3 more specific child codes, including W16.01, W16.02, W16.03.
What is excluded from W16.0?
Excludes1 (not coded here): fall into empty swimming pool (W17.3).

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

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