V90
Non-billableDrowning and submersion due to accident to watercraft
V90 is the ICD-10-CM code for Drowning and submersion due to accident to watercraft. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as V90.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- V00-Y99
- Subcodes
- 5
- Edition
- FY2026
V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHPeople drown when they get too much water in their lungs. You can drown in as little as an inch or two of water. Babies can drown in a sink or bathtub. Preschoolers are most likely to drown in a swimming pool. People who have seizure disorders are also at risk in the water. Drowning can happen quickly and silently. Drowning precautions should include: Fences around pools Supervising children near any body of water,…
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Excludes1 — not coded here
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code V90?
- V90 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Drowning and submersion due to accident to watercraft". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
- Is V90 a billable code?
- No — V90 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as V90.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from V90?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): civilian water transport accident involving military watercraft (V94.81-); fall into water not from watercraft (W16.-); military watercraft accident in military or war operations (Y36.0-, Y37.0-); water-transport-related drowning or submersion without accident to watercraft (V92.-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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