Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code X71.3

Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion in natural water

ICD-10-CM Code:
X71.3
ICD-10 Code for:
Intentional self-harm by drown in natural water
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • External causes of morbidity and mortality
    (V01–Y99)
    • Intentional self-harm
      (X71-X83)
      • Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion
        (X71)

X71.3 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion in natural water. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Intentional self-harm by drown in natural water

Non-specific codes like X71.3 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for intentional self-harm by drown in natural water:

  • Use X71.3XXA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use X71.3XXD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use X71.3XXS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

Index of External Cause of Injuries

References found for this diagnosis code in the External Cause of Injuries Index:

    • Drowning(accidental)
      • in
        • natural water (lake) (open sea) (river) (stream) (pond)
          • suicide (attempt)
    • Jumped, jumping
      • from
        • boat (into water) voluntarily, without accident (to or on boat)
          • with
            • drowning or submersion
              • suicide (attempt)
    • Jumped, jumping
      • into water
        • suicide (attempt)
    • Suicide, suicidal(attempted) (by)
      • drowning (in)
        • natural water

Patient Education


Drowning

People drown when they get too much water in their lungs. You can drown in as little as an inch or two of water. Babies can drown in a sink or bathtub. Preschoolers are most likely to drown in a swimming pool. People who have seizure disorders are also at risk in the water. Drowning can happen quickly and silently.

Drowning precautions should include:

  • Fences around pools
  • Supervising children near any body of water, including tubs
  • Not swimming or boating when under the influence of alcohol or sedatives
  • Wearing life jackets when boating
  • Learning CPR

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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.