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ICD-10-CM Code for Fall into natural body of water striking water surface causing drowning and submersion W16.111

ICD-10 code W16.111 for Fall into natural body of water striking water surface causing drowning and submersion is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Other external causes of accidental injury .

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Fall into natural body of water striking water surface causing drowning and submersion
Excludes1: drowning and submersion while in natural body of water without fall (W69)

W16

Excludes1: accidental non-watercraft drowning and submersion not involving fall (W65-W74)
effects of air pressure from diving (W94.-)
fall into water from watercraft (V90-V94)
hitting an object or against bottom when falling from watercraft (V94.0)

Excludes2: striking or hitting diving board (W21.4)

 
W16.111 Fall into natural body of water striking water surface causing drowning and submersion
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Fall into natural body of water striking water surface causing drowning and submersion, initial encounter
Child Code
Fall into natural body of water striking water surface causing drowning and submersion, subsequent encounter
Child Code
Fall into natural body of water striking water surface causing drowning and submersion, sequela

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