V92.20 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Short description for V92.20 ICD 10 code:
Drown due to being washed overboard from merchant ship
Codes
- V92.20XA Drowning and submersion due to being washed overboard from merchant ship, initial encounter
- V92.20XD Drowning and submersion due to being washed overboard from merchant ship, subsequent encounter
- V92.20XS Drowning and submersion due to being washed overboard from merchant ship, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to V92.20 ICD10 Code:
- V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity
- V90-V94 Water transport accidents
- V92 Drowning and submersion due to accident on board watercraft, without accident to watercraft
- V92.0 Drowning and submersion due to fall off watercraft
- V92.1 Drowning and submersion due to being thrown overboard by motion of watercraft
- V92.2 Drowning and submersion due to being washed overboard from watercraft
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
V92.20 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about V92.20 ICD 10 code
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, including tubs
- Not swimming or boating when under the influence of alcohol or sedatives
- Wearing life jackets when boating
- Learning CPR