V90.09XA ICD-10-CM Code: Drowning and submersion due to unspecified watercraft overturning, initial encounter
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 unspecified watercraft overturning, initial encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (V90.09A).
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for V90.09XA in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Inclusion Terms
Alternative terms the tabular list files under this code.
- Drowning and submersion due to boat NOS overturning
- Drowning and submersion due to ship NOS overturning
- Drowning and submersion due to watercraft NOS 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 V90.09XA require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V90.
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to V90.09XA in its code family, with their registry titles.
- 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
- V90.08XS — Drowning and submersion due to other unpowered watercraft overturning, sequela
- V90.09 — Drowning and submersion due to unspecified watercraft overturning
- 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
- V90.10 — Drowning and submersion due to merchant ship sinking
- V90.10XA — Drowning and submersion due to merchant ship sinking, initial encounter