V92.09XA ICD-10-CM Code: Drowning and submersion due to fall off unspecified watercraft, 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 fall off unspecified watercraft, initial encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (V92.09A).
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for V92.09XA in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Inclusion Terms
Alternative terms the tabular list files under this code.
- Drowning and submersion due to fall off boat NOS
- Drowning and submersion due to fall off ship
- Drowning and submersion due to fall off watercraft NOS
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-)
- drowning or submersion due to accident to watercraft (V90-V91)
- drowning or submersion of diver who voluntarily jumps from boat not involved in an accident (W16.711, W16.721)
- fall into water without watercraft (W16.-)
- military watercraft accident in military or war operations (Y36, Y37)
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- hitting head on object or bottom of body of water due to fall from watercraft (V94.0-)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Does V92.09XA require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V92.
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to V92.09XA in its code family, with their registry titles.
- V92.08 — Drowning and submersion due to fall off other unpowered watercraft
- V92.08XA — Drowning and submersion due to fall off other unpowered watercraft, initial encounter
- V92.08XD — Drowning and submersion due to fall off other unpowered watercraft, subsequent encounter
- V92.08XS — Drowning and submersion due to fall off other unpowered watercraft, sequela
- V92.09 — Drowning and submersion due to fall off unspecified watercraft
- V92.09XD — Drowning and submersion due to fall off unspecified watercraft, subsequent encounter
- V92.09XS — Drowning and submersion due to fall off unspecified watercraft, sequela
- V92.1 — Drowning and submersion due to being thrown overboard by motion of watercraft
- V92.10 — Drowning and submersion due to being thrown overboard by motion of merchant ship
- V92.10XA — Drowning and submersion due to being thrown overboard by motion of merchant ship, initial encounter