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W67 - Accidental drowning and submersion while in swimming pool


The ICD 10 Code for Accidental drowning and submersion while in swimming pool is listed as W67.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: W67
Description: Accidental drowning and submersion while in swimming pool
  • Excludes1: accidental drowning and submersion due to fall into swimming pool (W16.011, W16.021, W16.031)
  • accidental drowning and submersion due to striking into wall of swimming pool (W22.041)
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W67
  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela
Chapter External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)