W74.XXXS ICD-10-CM Code: Unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion, sequela
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
Unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion, sequela is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (W74S).
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for W74.XXXS in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Inclusion Terms
Alternative terms the tabular list files under this code.
- Drowning NOS
Excludes1 — Not Coded Here
Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.
- accidental drowning and submersion due to fall into water (W16.-)
- accidental drowning and submersion due to water transport accident (V90.-, V92.-)
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- accidental drowning and submersion due to cataclysm (X34-X39)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Does W74.XXXS require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W74.
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to W74.XXXS in its code family, with their registry titles.