ICD-10-CM Code For Drowning And Submersion Undetermined Intent: Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group Y21 includes diagnoses for drowning and submersion incidents when intent cannot be determined, covering both fatal and nonfatal events and associated respiratory compromise or anoxic injury. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document clinical encounters involving immersion-related respiratory distress, hypoxic brain injury, or other complications arising from submersion. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM Y21 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.
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ICD-10-CM Y21: Drowning And Submersion, Undetermined Intent Overview
The ICD-10-CM Y21 code group represents cases of drowning and nonfatal or fatal submersion where the intent cannot be determined. These diagnoses target injuries from immersion in liquid affecting respiratory and neurologic function and may involve multiple organ systems. Accurate coding matters for proper clinical documentation and supports appropriate claim adjudication and reimbursement.