Y21 Non-Billable Code
Drowning and submersion, undetermined intent
Chapter Classification
Chapter 20
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
Section Detail
Y21-Y33
Event of undetermined intent (Y21-Y33)
Coding Guidelines & Notes
sevenChrDef
- {'char': 'A', 'text': 'initial encounter'}
- {'char': 'D', 'text': 'subsequent encounter'}
- {'char': 'S', 'text': 'sequela'}
sevenChrNote
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category Y21
More Specific Diagnosis Codes
This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.
- Y21.0 - Drowning and submersion while in bathtub, undetermined intent Billable
- Y21.1 - Drowning and submersion after fall into bathtub, undetermined intent Billable
- Y21.2 - Drowning and submersion while in swimming pool, undetermined intent Billable
- Y21.3 - Drowning and submersion after fall into swimming pool, undetermined intent Billable
- Y21.4 - Drowning and submersion in natural water, undetermined intent Billable
- Y21.8 - Other drowning and submersion, undetermined intent Billable
- Y21.9 - Unspecified drowning and submersion, undetermined intent Billable
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