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V90 ⚠ Non-billable

Drowning and submersion due to accident to watercraft

ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · External Causes of Morbidity

Code
V90
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
External Causes of Morbidity
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Official coding notes

From CMS's ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Excludes1 — never code together
  • civilian water transport accident involving military watercraft (V94.81-)
  • fall into water not from watercraft (W16.-)
  • military watercraft accident in military or war operations (Y36.0-, Y37.0-)
  • water-transport-related drowning or submersion without accident to watercraft (V92.-)
7th character
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V90

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code V90?
ICD-10-CM code V90 represents Drowning and submersion due to accident to watercraft. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the External Causes of Morbidity chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is V90 billable?
No. V90 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is V90 in?
V90 belongs to the External Causes of Morbidity chapter (V00–Y99) of ICD-10-CM.

Related codes in the V90 category

V90.0 Drowning and submersion due to watercraft overturning Non-billable V90.1 Drowning and submersion due to watercraft sinking Non-billable V90.00 Drowning and submersion due to merchant ship overturning Non-billable V90.01 Drowning and submersion due to passenger ship overturning Non-billable V90.02 Drowning and submersion due to fishing boat overturning Non-billable V90.03 Drowning and submersion due to other powered watercraft overturning Non-billable V90.04 Drowning and submersion due to sailboat overturning Non-billable V90.05 Drowning and submersion due to canoe or kayak overturning Non-billable

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