Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM W16.532 is the diagnosis code for Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking wall causing other injury. This code falls under the section "Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls" 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.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where W16.532 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, W16.532 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
W16.532 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking wall causing other injury". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of W16.532 is W16.53 ("Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking wall"). W16.532 provides a more specific classification within this category.
W16.532 is located in Section W00-W19 — "Slipping, tripping, stumbling and falls" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use W16.532 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking wall causing other injury" 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 Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking wall causing other injury is W16.532.
Yes, W16.532 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
W16.532 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, W16.532 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.