Y21.8 Other drowning and submersion, undetermined intent

Non-billable ICD-10-CM code.

Applies from Y21 Drowning and submersion, undetermined intent

7th character note

• The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category Y21

7th character required

• A — initial encounter
• D — subsequent encounter
• S — sequela

Diagnosis Index entries for Y21.8

• Drowning (accidental) › in › specified place NEC › stated as undetermined whether accidental or intentional
• Undetermined intent (contact) (exposure) › drowning (submersion) (in) › specified place NEC

Nearby codes

• 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 (this code)
• 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