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W67.XXXS

W67.XXXS: Accidental drowning and submersion while in swimming-pool, sequela

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt

W67.XXXS is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for accidental drowning and submersion while in swimming-pool, sequela. It is valid for submission on a claim.

Check W67.XXXS with the rest of the claim: free scrubber

7th character "S": sequela

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W67

A
initial encounter
D
subsequent encounter
S
sequela

Excludes1: never code together

These conditions cannot occur together. Billing both on the same encounter is a denial.

  • accidental drowning and submersion due to fall into swimming pool (W16.011, W16.021, W16.031)
  • accidental drowning and submersion due to striking into wall of swimming pool (W22.041)

Excludes1 inherited from the categories above W67.XXXS

A category’s note binds every code beneath it.

Written on W67: Accidental drowning and submersion while in swimming-pool

  • accidental drowning and submersion due to fall into swimming pool (W16.011, W16.021, W16.031)
  • accidental drowning and submersion due to striking into wall of swimming pool (W22.041)

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.

Other codes under W67

ICD-10-CMFY2027· effective October 1, 2026

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