Y21 is the ICD-10 code for Drowning and submersion, undetermined intent. It is a three-character category that is not subdivided further. It belongs to the block Y10–Y34 (Event of undetermined intent) in Chapter XX, External causes of morbidity and mortality.
- Code type
- Category (3 characters)
- Chapter
- XX · V01–Y98
- Classification
- WHO ICD-10, 2019 version
Y21 in national editions
Countries report with their own edition of ICD-10. Most keep the WHO code and add more specific codes beneath it.
Y21Drunkning eller dränkning, med oklar avsikt
- Y21.0Drunkning eller dränkning, med oklar avsikt - bostad och bostadsområde
- Y21.1Drunkning eller dränkning, med oklar avsikt - institutionellt boende
- Y21.2Drunkning eller dränkning, med oklar avsikt - skola, annan institution och offentlig lokal
- Y21.3Drunkning eller dränkning, med oklar avsikt - idrotts- och sportanläggning
- Y21.4Drunkning eller dränkning, med oklar avsikt - gata och väg
- Y21.5Drunkning eller dränkning, med oklar avsikt - butiks-, handels- eller serviceområde
- Y21.6Drunkning eller dränkning, med oklar avsikt - industriområde, byggarbetsplats
- Y21.7Drunkning eller dränkning, med oklar avsikt - lantbruksområde
- and 2 more national subcodes
Y21Veteen vajoaminen tai hukkuminen, tahallisuus epäselvä
Y21Noyade et submersion, intention non déterminée
Y21verdrinking en onderdompeling - opzet niet bepaald
Listed through more specific codes:
- Y21.0XXADrowning and submersion while in bathtub, undetermined intent, initial encounter
- Y21.0XXDDrowning and submersion while in bathtub, undetermined intent, subsequent encounter
- Y21.0XXSDrowning and submersion while in bathtub, undetermined intent, sequela
- Y21.1XXADrowning and submersion after fall into bathtub, undetermined intent, initial encounter
- Y21.1XXDDrowning and submersion after fall into bathtub, undetermined intent, subsequent encounter
- Y21.1XXSDrowning and submersion after fall into bathtub, undetermined intent, sequela
- Y21.2XXADrowning and submersion while in swimming pool, undetermined intent, initial encounter
- Y21.2XXDDrowning and submersion while in swimming pool, undetermined intent, subsequent encounter
- and 13 more national subcodes
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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