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ICD-10/V90.08XS

V90.08XS ICD-10-CM Code: Drowning and submersion due to other unpowered watercraft overturning, sequela

V90.08XS is the authoritative medical code for Drowning and submersion due to other unpowered watercraft overturning, sequela. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for drowning and submersion due to other unpowered watercraft overturning, sequela (ICD-10-CM V90.08XS), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current federal coding standards.

Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.

Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Drowning and submersion due to other unpowered watercraft overturning, sequela is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (V90.08S). Inclusion terms: Drowning and submersion due to windsurfer overturning. Excludes1 (not coded here): civilian water transport accident involving military watercraft (V94.81-); fall into water not from watercraft (W16.-); military watercraft accident in military or war operations (Y36.0-, Y37.0-); water-transport-related drowning or submersion without accident to watercraft (V92.-). 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V90.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for V90.08XS in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Inclusion Terms

Alternative terms the tabular list files under this code.

  • Drowning and submersion due to windsurfer overturning

Excludes1 — Not Coded Here

Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.

  • civilian water transport accident involving military watercraft (V94.81-)
  • fall into water not from watercraft (W16.-)
  • military watercraft accident in military or war operations (Y36.0-, Y37.0-)
  • water-transport-related drowning or submersion without accident to watercraft (V92.-)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Does V90.08XS require a 7th character?

Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V90.

What can't be coded together with V90.08XS?

Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes1 instructions, V90.08XS must not be reported together with: civilian water transport accident involving military watercraft (V94.81-); fall into water not from watercraft (W16.-); military watercraft accident in military or war operations (Y36.0-, Y37.0-); water-transport-related drowning or submersion without accident to watercraft (V92.-).

What conditions are included under V90.08XS?

Drowning and submersion due to other unpowered watercraft overturning, sequela includes: Drowning and submersion due to windsurfer overturning.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to V90.08XS in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • V90.06XD — Drowning and submersion due to (nonpowered) inflatable craft overturning, subsequent encounter
  • V90.06XS — Drowning and submersion due to (nonpowered) inflatable craft overturning, sequela
  • V90.08 — Drowning and submersion due to other unpowered watercraft overturning
  • V90.08XA — Drowning and submersion due to other unpowered watercraft overturning, initial encounter
  • V90.08XD — Drowning and submersion due to other unpowered watercraft overturning, subsequent encounter
  • V90.09 — Drowning and submersion due to unspecified watercraft overturning
  • V90.09XA — Drowning and submersion due to unspecified watercraft overturning, initial encounter
  • V90.09XD — Drowning and submersion due to unspecified watercraft overturning, subsequent encounter
  • V90.09XS — Drowning and submersion due to unspecified watercraft overturning, sequela
  • V90.1 — Drowning and submersion due to watercraft sinking

View all codes in the V90 family