2025 ICD-10-CM code V92.13XA

Drowning and submersion due to being thrown overboard by the motion of another powered watercraft, initial encounter.

Ensure appropriate coding from Chapter 19 (Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes) is included to reflect the nature of the injury sustained.Use the appropriate 7th character for the encounter (A for initial, D for subsequent, S for sequela).

Modifiers may be applicable depending on the specific circumstances of the case and the services provided. Consult the appropriate coding guidelines.

Medical necessity is established by the circumstances of the accident resulting in drowning or submersion. The need for emergency care, resuscitation, and subsequent treatment is inherent in these scenarios.

The clinical responsibility involves assessing the patient's condition, providing necessary medical care, and documenting the event accurately for billing purposes.This often includes determining the extent of the injuries, respiratory support, and monitoring for complications.

IMPORTANT Related codes include V92.13XD (subsequent encounter) and V92.13XS (sequela).Codes from Chapter 19 (S00-T88) should be used to indicate the nature of the injury.Excludes codes for drowning and submersion due to falls from watercraft (V92.07, V92.08) or other circumstances not directly related to being thrown overboard by the vessel's motion.

In simple words: This code is used when someone drowns or is submerged after being thrown from a moving motorboat, jet ski, or similar watercraft. It's for the first time this happens.

This ICD-10-CM code classifies drowning and submersion resulting from being thrown overboard by the movement of a powered watercraft.It is specifically for the initial encounter with this event. This code should be used as a secondary code in conjunction with a code from Chapter 19 (Injury, poisoning, and certain other consequences of external causes) that specifies the nature of the injury sustained.Excludes cases where drowning or submersion are due to falls from watercraft or other circumstances not directly related to being thrown overboard by the vessel's motion.

Example 1: A passenger on a speedboat is thrown overboard during a sudden turn, resulting in drowning.The initial encounter is coded as V92.13XA, and additional codes from Chapter 19 are used to describe the injuries sustained., A child on a personal watercraft is thrown overboard due to rough seas, leading to submersion and subsequent resuscitation.V92.13XA is used for the initial encounter, with additional codes for the treatment provided., A person is participating in a watersports activity (e.g., wakeboarding) and is thrown from a boat, experiencing submersion.The initial encounter is recorded as V92.13XA, along with codes for the specific injuries.

Detailed documentation is necessary, including the circumstances of the accident (type of watercraft, weather conditions), the patient's condition upon arrival, resuscitation efforts, and the extent of any injuries or complications.

** This code is part of the External Causes of Morbidity chapter in ICD-10-CM, and it should always be used in conjunction with codes from other chapters to fully describe the patient's condition and the nature of their injuries.

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