W16.521

Non-billable

Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking bottom causing drowning and submersion

W16.521 is the ICD-10-CM code for Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking bottom causing drowning and submersion. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as W16.521A for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
V00-Y99
Parent
W16.52
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • drowning and submersion while in swimming pool without jumping or diving (W67)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W16.521?
W16.521 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking bottom causing drowning and submersion". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is W16.521 a billable code?
No — W16.521 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as W16.521A) for billing.
What are the subcodes of W16.521?
W16.521 has 3 more specific child codes, including W16.521A, W16.521D, W16.521S.
What is excluded from W16.521?
Excludes1 (not coded here): drowning and submersion while in swimming pool without jumping or diving (W67).

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

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