W73
Other specified cause of accidental non-transport drowning and submersion
Non-billableCategory
7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W73
A - initial encounter
D - subsequent encounter
S - sequela
Coding Guidelines
Inclusion Terms
- Accidental drowning and submersion while in quenching tank
- Accidental drowning and submersion while in reservoir
Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)
These codes should never be used together with W73
- accidental drowning and submersion due to fall into other water (W16.311, W16.321, W16.331)
Specific Codes (3)
W73.XXXABillable
Other specified cause of accidental non-transport drowning and submersion, initial encounter
W73.XXXDBillable
Other specified cause of accidental non-transport drowning and submersion, subsequent encounter
W73.XXXSBillable
Other specified cause of accidental non-transport drowning and submersion, sequela
