W16.021
Non-billableFall into swimming pool striking bottom causing drowning and submersion
W16.021 is the ICD-10-CM code for Fall into swimming pool striking bottom causing drowning and submersion. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as W16.021A for billing.
V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •drowning and submersion while in swimming pool without fall (W67)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code W16.021?
- W16.021 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Fall into swimming pool striking bottom causing drowning and submersion". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
- Is W16.021 a billable code?
- No — W16.021 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as W16.021A) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of W16.021?
- W16.021 has 3 more specific child codes, including W16.021A, W16.021D, W16.021S.
- What is excluded from W16.021?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): drowning and submersion while in swimming pool without fall (W67).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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