W69
⚠ Non-billable
Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · External Causes of Morbidity
Code
W69
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
External Causes of Morbidity
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
⚠ Verify before billing. Confirm against the current CMS/NCHS ICD-10-CM files and your payer's rules before claims submission.
Official coding notes
From CMS's ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Also known as
- Accidental drowning and submersion while in lake
- Accidental drowning and submersion while in open sea
- Accidental drowning and submersion while in river
- Accidental drowning and submersion while in stream
Excludes1 — never code together
- accidental drowning and submersion due to fall into natural body of water (W16.111, W16.121, W16.131)
7th character
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W69
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code W69?
ICD-10-CM code W69 represents Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water. 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 W69 billable?
No. W69 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is W69 in?
W69 belongs to the External Causes of Morbidity chapter (V00–Y99) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the W69 category
Search all 98,186 ICD-10-CM codes instantly
Search ICDwise →