Drowning and submersion due to accident on board watercraft, without accident to watercraft
Chapter 20:External causes of morbidity
ICD-10 V92 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of drowning and submersion due to accident on board watercraft, without accident to watercraft.
The ICD-10 Level 1 Category code V92 pertains to drowning and submersion incidents that occur due to accidents on board watercraft, specifically when there is no accident involving the watercraft itself. This category captures cases where individuals experience drowning or near-drowning events while on a boat, jet ski, or other types of watercraft, reflecting the need for precise coding to ensure proper treatment and data collection. Conditions covered under this code include accidental drownings that occur during recreational boating, fishing, or other water activities where the watercraft is not involved in a collision or other mishap.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
V92 includes conditions related to drowning and submersion that occur while on board a watercraft, without any accidents involving the watercraft itself. This encompasses recreational activities such as boating, fishing, or swimming from a vessel.
V92 codes should be used when documenting cases of drowning or near-drowning incidents that occur on a watercraft, ensuring that the circumstances do not involve an accident to the watercraft itself.
Documentation should include a clear description of the incident, specifying that it occurred on board a watercraft without any accident to the vessel. Medical records should detail the patient's condition and treatment following the incident.
