W67
Accidental drowning and submersion while in swimming-pool
Non-billableCategory
7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W67
A - initial encounter
D - subsequent encounter
S - sequela
Coding Guidelines
Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)
These codes should never be used together with W67
- accidental drowning and submersion due to fall into swimming pool (W16.011, W16.021, W16.031)
- W22.041 - accidental drowning and submersion due to striking into wall of swimming pool (W22.041)
