2025 ICD-10-CM code V92.08

Drowning and submersion due to a fall from other unpowered watercraft.

Follow the official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines.Ensure the code is used as a secondary code in conjunction with codes from Chapter 19 describing the nature and extent of the injury or resulting conditions. Use additional codes as needed to capture the complete clinical picture.

Medical necessity for coding V92.08 is established by the occurrence of the drowning or submersion incident and the need for medical intervention to manage the patient’s condition. This would include treatment for the drowning itself and any injuries sustained.

The clinical responsibility encompasses documenting the circumstances surrounding the drowning event,assessing the patient's condition, providing appropriate resuscitation and stabilization,and managing any associated injuries. Documentation of the type of watercraft, the circumstances of the fall,and any contributing factors is crucial.

IMPORTANT This code should be used in conjunction with codes from Chapter 19 (S00-T88) to specify the nature of the injury.Additional codes might be necessary to describe specific injuries or the type of watercraft involved.Excludes codes for drowning/submersion due to falls from burning, crushed, or damaged unpowered watercraft, or those related to a rider of a nonpowered watercraft being hit by another watercraft.

In simple words: This code is for when someone drowns or is submerged in water after falling off a non-motorized boat or similar watercraft, such as a surfboard or windsurfer.

This code classifies drowning and submersion resulting from a fall from an unpowered watercraft.It specifies the mechanism of injury as a fall and excludes incidents involving powered watercraft, burning, crushed, or damaged unpowered watercraft.Additional codes may be used to specify other injuries or contributing factors.The code is secondary to a code from another chapter indicating the nature of the condition, typically Chapter 19 (Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes).

Example 1: A 15-year-old falls off a surfboard during a surfing lesson and drowns., An adult falls off a kayak while paddling on a lake and requires resuscitation., A child falls off an unpowered raft and is submerged, sustaining injuries requiring hospital treatment.

Detailed description of the accident, including the type of watercraft, the circumstances of the fall,any attempts at rescue, and the time elapsed before recovery.Comprehensive documentation of the patient's condition on arrival, resuscitation efforts,treatment rendered, and the patient's final disposition.Consider including any eyewitness statements.

** This code is intended to be used when drowning or submersion is the primary outcome of the fall from an unpowered watercraft. When other factors contribute to the drowning, additional codes should be used to reflect the complete clinical picture.Always consult the official ICD-10-CM guidelines for the most up-to-date coding information.

  • Payment Status: Active
  • Specialties:Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine
  • Place of Service:Emergency Room - Hospital, Inpatient Hospital
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