W22.041
Billable

Striking against wall of swimming pool causing drowning and submersion

Billable / Specific Code

What is Striking against wall of swimming pool causing drowning and submersion?

ICD-10-CM W22.041 is the diagnosis code for Striking against wall of swimming pool causing drowning and submersion. This code falls under the section "Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces" within Chapter 20 — External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for W22.041

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as W22.041. They are mutually exclusive:

  • drowning and submersion while swimming without striking against wall (W67)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where W22.041 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeW22.041 — Striking against wall of swimming pool causing drowning and submersion
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is W22.041 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, W22.041 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does W22.041 mean?

W22.041 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Striking against wall of swimming pool causing drowning and submersion". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of W22.041?

The parent code of W22.041 is W22.04 ("Striking against wall of swimming pool"). W22.041 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is W22.041 in?

W22.041 is located in Section W20-W49 — "Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use W22.041?

Use W22.041 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Striking against wall of swimming pool causing drowning and submersion" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Striking against wall of swimming pool causing drowning and submersion?

The ICD-10-CM code for Striking against wall of swimming pool causing drowning and submersion is W22.041.

Can W22.041 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, W22.041 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is W22.041 in?

W22.041 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from W22.041?

Type 1 Excludes for W22.041 include: drowning and submersion while swimming without striking against wall (W67).

Is W22.041 valid for 2026?

Yes, W22.041 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
W22.041
Striking against wall of swimming pool causing drowning and submersion
Billable / Specific Code
20 — External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
W20-W49 — Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces
2026 ICD-10-CM