W16.031
Non-billableFall into swimming pool striking wall causing drowning and submersion
W16.031 is the ICD-10-CM code for Fall into swimming pool striking wall causing drowning and submersion. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as W16.031A for billing.
V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHFalls can be dangerous at any age. Babies and young children can get hurt falling off furniture or down the stairs. Older children may fall off playground equipment. For older adults, falls can be especially serious. They are at higher risk of falling. They are also more likely to fracture (break) a bone when they fall, especially if they have osteoporosis . A broken bone, especially when it is in a hip , may even…
Read more about Falls at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •drowning and submersion while in swimming pool without fall (W67)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code W16.031?
- W16.031 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Fall into swimming pool striking wall causing drowning and submersion". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
- Is W16.031 a billable code?
- No — W16.031 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as W16.031A) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of W16.031?
- W16.031 has 3 more specific child codes, including W16.031A, W16.031D, W16.031S.
- What is excluded from W16.031?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): drowning and submersion while in swimming pool without fall (W67).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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