W16.721

Non-billable

Jumping or diving from boat striking bottom causing drowning and submersion

W16.721 is the ICD-10-CM code for Jumping or diving from boat striking bottom causing drowning and submersion. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as W16.721A for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
V00-Y99
Parent
W16.72
Subcodes
3
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.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code W16.721?
W16.721 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Jumping or diving from boat striking bottom causing drowning and submersion". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is W16.721 a billable code?
No — W16.721 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as W16.721A) for billing.
What are the subcodes of W16.721?
W16.721 has 3 more specific child codes, including W16.721A, W16.721D, W16.721S.

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

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