X71 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.
Codes
- X71.0 Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion while in bathtub
- X71.0XXA Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion while in bathtub, initial encounter
- X71.0XXD Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion while in bathtub, subsequent encounter
- X71.0XXS Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion while in bathtub, sequela
- X71.1 Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion while in swimming pool
- X71.1XXA Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion while in swimming pool, initial encounter
- X71.1XXD Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion while in swimming pool, subsequent encounter
- X71.1XXS Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion while in swimming pool, sequela
- X71.2 Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion after jump into swimming pool
- X71.2XXA Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion after jump into swimming pool, initial encounter
- X71.2XXD Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion after jump into swimming pool, subsequent encounter
- X71.2XXS Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion after jump into swimming pool, sequela
- X71.3 Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion in natural water
- X71.3XXA Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion in natural water, initial encounter
- X71.3XXD Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion in natural water, subsequent encounter
- X71.3XXS Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion in natural water, sequela
- X71.8 Other intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion
- X71.8XXA Other intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion, initial encounter
- X71.8XXD Other intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion, subsequent encounter
- X71.8XXS Other intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion, sequela
- X71.9 Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion, unspecified
- X71.9XXA Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion, unspecified, initial encounter
- X71.9XXD Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion, unspecified, subsequent encounter
- X71.9XXS Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion, unspecified, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to X71 ICD10 Code:
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
X71 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about X71 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