W74: Unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion
Codes under W74 (Unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| W74.XXXA | Unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W74.XXXA | Unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion, initial encounter | ✓ |
| W74.XXXD | Unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W74.XXXD | Unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion, subsequent encounter | ✓ |
| W74.XXXS | Unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion, sequela | ✓ |
| W74.XXXS | Unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion, sequela | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code W74?
W74 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion. It contains 6 more specific diagnosis codes, 6 of which are billable.
Is W74 a billable code?
No — W74 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example W74.XXXA — Unspecified cause of accidental drowning and submersion, initial encounter). 6 of the 6 codes under W74 are billable.
What codes fall under W74?
W74 includes W74.XXXA, W74.XXXA, W74.XXXD, W74.XXXD, W74.XXXS, plus 1 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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