V92.1

Non-billable

Drowning and submersion due to being thrown overboard by motion of watercraft

V92.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Drowning and submersion due to being thrown overboard by motion of watercraft. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as V92.10 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
V00-Y99
Parent
V92
Subcodes
8
Edition
FY2026

V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

People 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,…

Read more about Drowning at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • drowning and submersion due to fall off surf-board (V92.08)
  • drowning and submersion due to fall off water-skis (V92.07)
  • drowning and submersion due to fall off windsurfer (V92.08)

Conditions mapped to this code

MedlinePlus · NIH

Plain-language health-topic references grounded in MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM).

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code V92.1?
V92.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Drowning and submersion due to being thrown overboard by motion of watercraft". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is V92.1 a billable code?
No — V92.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as V92.10) for billing.
What are the subcodes of V92.1?
V92.1 has 8 more specific child codes, including V92.10, V92.11, V92.12.
What is excluded from V92.1?
Excludes1 (not coded here): drowning and submersion due to fall off surf-board (V92.08); drowning and submersion due to fall off water-skis (V92.07); drowning and submersion due to fall off windsurfer (V92.08).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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