ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
W16.531S Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking wall causing drowning and submersion, sequela
- Billable
- Yes, a complete code (FY2026)
Encounter (7th character)
This code is for a sequela: a complication or condition that arises as a direct result of the injury. The sequela itself is usually coded first, followed by this code.
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Other codes in W16
138 complete codes in this category.
- W16.521SJumping or diving into swimming pool striking bottom causing drowning and submersion, sequela
- W16.522AJumping or diving into swimming pool striking bottom causing other injury, initial encounter
- W16.522DJumping or diving into swimming pool striking bottom causing other injury, subsequent encounter
- W16.522SJumping or diving into swimming pool striking bottom causing other injury, sequela
- W16.531AJumping or diving into swimming pool striking wall causing drowning and submersion, initial encounter
- W16.531DJumping or diving into swimming pool striking wall causing drowning and submersion, subsequent encounter
- W16.531SJumping or diving into swimming pool striking wall causing drowning and submersion, sequela
- W16.532AJumping or diving into swimming pool striking wall causing other injury, initial encounter
- W16.532DJumping or diving into swimming pool striking wall causing other injury, subsequent encounter
- W16.532SJumping or diving into swimming pool striking wall causing other injury, sequela
- W16.611AJumping or diving into natural body of water striking water surface causing drowning and submersion, initial encounter
- W16.611DJumping or diving into natural body of water striking water surface causing drowning and submersion, subsequent encounter
Documentation tips
- Make sure the note supports every element of the title, “Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking wall causing drowning and submersion, sequela”: each detail in it should be traceable to the history, examination or assessment.
- Code to the highest specificity the documentation supports. If a detail is missing from the note, add it to the note rather than choosing a less specific code by default.
- Check the Tabular List and official guidelines for instructional notes (“code first”, “use additional code”, Excludes1/Excludes2) that apply to W16.
The international WHO ICD-10 also has W16, with its inclusion and exclusion notes; titles and detail can differ from ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM is developed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is based on the WHO ICD-10. Codes and titles are reproduced unchanged from the FY2026 code list (effective 1 October 2025). Their use here does not imply endorsement by CDC, HHS or the U.S. Government. Changes effective on or after 1 October 2026 may not be reflected yet; check the current release at cdc.gov or cms.gov before submitting claims.
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