The block W65–W74 of ICD-10 is titled “Accidental drowning and submersion”. It is part of Chapter XX, External causes of morbidity and mortality, and holds 8 groups.
What W65–W74 excludes
Conditions that look similar but belong under another code.
Coding notes
- See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity
Codes in W65–W74
Based on the World Health Organization’s International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th revision (ICD-10), 2019 version, and the national editions published by each country’s health authority. This page is a reference, not coding advice; follow your national coding rules when you report.
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