Y21 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
- Y21.0 Drowning and submersion while in bathtub, undetermined intent
- Y21.0XXA Drowning and submersion while in bathtub, undetermined intent, initial encounter
- Y21.0XXD Drowning and submersion while in bathtub, undetermined intent, subsequent encounter
- Y21.0XXS Drowning and submersion while in bathtub, undetermined intent, sequela
- Y21.1 Drowning and submersion after fall into bathtub, undetermined intent
- Y21.1XXA Drowning and submersion after fall into bathtub, undetermined intent, initial encounter
- Y21.1XXD Drowning and submersion after fall into bathtub, undetermined intent, subsequent encounter
- Y21.1XXS Drowning and submersion after fall into bathtub, undetermined intent, sequela
- Y21.2 Drowning and submersion while in swimming pool, undetermined intent
- Y21.2XXA Drowning and submersion while in swimming pool, undetermined intent, initial encounter
- Y21.2XXD Drowning and submersion while in swimming pool, undetermined intent, subsequent encounter
- Y21.2XXS Drowning and submersion while in swimming pool, undetermined intent, sequela
- Y21.3 Drowning and submersion after fall into swimming pool, undetermined intent
- Y21.3XXA Drowning and submersion after fall into swimming pool, undetermined intent, initial encounter
- Y21.3XXD Drowning and submersion after fall into swimming pool, undetermined intent, subsequent encounter
- Y21.3XXS Drowning and submersion after fall into swimming pool, undetermined intent, sequela
- Y21.4 Drowning and submersion in natural water, undetermined intent
- Y21.4XXA Drowning and submersion in natural water, undetermined intent, initial encounter
- Y21.4XXD Drowning and submersion in natural water, undetermined intent, subsequent encounter
- Y21.4XXS Drowning and submersion in natural water, undetermined intent, sequela
- Y21.8 Other drowning and submersion, undetermined intent
- Y21.8XXA Other drowning and submersion, undetermined intent, initial encounter
- Y21.8XXD Other drowning and submersion, undetermined intent, subsequent encounter
- Y21.8XXS Other drowning and submersion, undetermined intent, sequela
- Y21.9 Unspecified drowning and submersion, undetermined intent
- Y21.9XXA Unspecified drowning and submersion, undetermined intent, initial encounter
- Y21.9XXD Unspecified drowning and submersion, undetermined intent, subsequent encounter
- Y21.9XXS Unspecified drowning and submersion, undetermined intent, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to Y21 ICD10 Code:
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
Y21 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about Y21 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