2025 ICD-10-CM code V92.07

Drowning and submersion due to a fall from water skis.

This code should be used in conjunction with other codes that accurately describe the injuries sustained and the circumstances of the accident.Consult the official ICD-10-CM guidelines for the most up-to-date coding practices.

Medical necessity is established by the occurrence of the drowning incident. Treatment rendered to address the consequences of the submersion, such as respiratory support, neurological assessment, and other life-saving measures, directly address the medical need arising from the event.

The clinical responsibility would fall on the physician or healthcare provider who treated the patient for the injuries sustained as a result of the drowning/submersion. This might include emergency room physicians, divers' medics, or hospitalists, depending on the setting of care.

IMPORTANT Related codes might include those specifying the nature of the injury (Chapter 19) and additional codes to describe the circumstances (e.g., Y92 for type of road, Y93 for use of electronic devices).

In simple words: This code is for when someone drowns or is submerged in water after falling off water skis.

This ICD-10-CM code classifies drowning and submersion incidents resulting from a fall off water skis.It's crucial to note that this code is used secondarily to a code from another chapter specifying the nature of the injury (most likely Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning, and certain other consequences of external causes).The circumstances surrounding the fall, such as the type of water skis or environmental factors, should be further documented.

Example 1: A 30-year-old male water skier falls off his skis and suffers a head injury, resulting in loss of consciousness and subsequent drowning. , A 16-year-old female water skier is thrown off her skis by a sudden wake, becomes entangled in the tow rope, and drowns. , A 45-year-old male water skier falls off his skis due to a sudden cramp, hits his head on an underwater object, and loses consciousness, leading to drowning.

Detailed documentation is essential, including the circumstances of the fall, the location of the accident (type of water body, depth), the time elapsed between the fall and rescue, presence of any other injuries, and the type of resuscitation provided. Any witnesses' statements and any medical records from previous conditions that contributed to the event should also be documented.

** This code is non-billable. Always code the underlying injury or condition in addition to this external cause code.

  • Payment Status: Active
  • Specialties:Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, Occupational Medicine
  • Place of Service:Emergency Room - Hospital, Inpatient Hospital
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