Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM V92 is the diagnosis code for Drowning and submersion due to accident on board watercraft, without accident to watercraft. This code falls under the section "Water transport accidents" within Chapter 20 — External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as V92. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where V92 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, V92 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
V92 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Drowning and submersion due to accident on board watercraft, without accident to watercraft". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
V92 is located in Section V90-V94 — "Water transport accidents" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
V92 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: V92.0, V92.1, V92.2.
Use V92 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Drowning and submersion due to accident on board watercraft, without accident to watercraft" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Drowning and submersion due to accident on board watercraft, without accident to watercraft is V92.
No, V92 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
V92 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for V92 include: civilian water transport accident involving military watercraft (V94.81-); drowning or submersion due to accident to watercraft (V90-V91); drowning or submersion of diver who voluntarily jumps from boat not involved in an accident (W16.711, W16.721) and more.
Yes, V92 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.