W16.131
Non-billableFall into natural body of water striking side causing drowning and submersion
W16.131 is the ICD-10-CM code for Fall into natural body of water striking side causing drowning and submersion. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as W16.131A for billing.
V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •drowning and submersion while in natural body of water without fall (W69)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code W16.131?
- W16.131 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Fall into natural body of water striking side causing drowning and submersion". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
- Is W16.131 a billable code?
- No — W16.131 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as W16.131A) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of W16.131?
- W16.131 has 3 more specific child codes, including W16.131A, W16.131D, W16.131S.
- What is excluded from W16.131?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): drowning and submersion while in natural body of water without fall (W69).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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