ICD-10-CM Code For Accidental Drowning And Submersion While In Swimming-Pool: Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group W67 includes accidental drowning and submersion incidents that occur while the person is in a swimming pool, covering non-transport drowning and related respiratory compromise from immersion. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document accidental submersion events, capture the clinical severity of drowning-related respiratory and hypoxic injury, and record outcomes such as nonfatal injury or death. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM W67 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.
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ICD-10-CM W67: Accidental Drowning And Submersion While In Swimming-Pool Overview
The ICD-10-CM W67 code group represents accidental non-transport drowning and submersion events that occur while the victim is in a swimming pool, affecting primarily the respiratory system due to water inhalation and potential hypoxic injury. These codes capture incidents of accidental immersion leading to asphyxia, respiratory compromise, or death. Accurate coding matters for correct reimbursement, public health reporting, and injury surveillance.