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W74

Unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion

Non-billableCategory

Chapter: 20. External causes of morbidity

Section: W65-W74 - Accidental non-transport drowning and submersion

7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W74

A - initial encounter

D - subsequent encounter

S - sequela

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Terms

  • Drowning NOS

Specific Codes (3)

W74.XXXABillable

Unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion, initial encounter

W74.XXXDBillable

Unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion, subsequent encounter

W74.XXXSBillable

Unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion, sequela

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