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ICD-10: W69

Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water

Clinical Information

Inclusion Terms

  • Accidental drowning and submersion while in stream
  • Accidental drowning and submersion while in river
  • Accidental drowning and submersion while in lake
  • Accidental drowning and submersion while in open sea

Coding Guidelines

Excludes 1

  • accidental drowning and submersion due to fall into natural body of water (W16.111, W16.121, W16.131)

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