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W16.1

Non-billable

Fall into natural body of water

W16.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Fall into natural body of water. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as W16.11 for billing.

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

V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

Includes

  • •Fall into lake
  • •Fall into open sea
  • •Fall into river
  • •Fall into stream

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W16.1?
W16.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Fall into natural body of water". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is W16.1 a billable code?
No — W16.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as W16.11) for billing.
What are the subcodes of W16.1?
W16.1 has 3 more specific child codes, including W16.11, W16.12, W16.13.

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

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