2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code V92Drowning and submersion due to accident on board watercraft, without accident to watercraft

ICD-10-CM Codes›V01–Y99›V00-V99›V92

ICD-10-CM V92
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

V92 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for drowning and submersion due to accident on board watercraft, without accident to watercraft, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as V92.00XA, V92.00XD, V92.00XS, and V92.01XA.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
V92
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Drowning and submersion due to accident on board watercraft, without accident to watercraft
Chapter
V00-V99
Transport accidents

Code Classification

ChapterV01–Y99External causes of morbidity and mortality
SectionV00-V99Transport accidents
CategoryV92Drowning and submersion due to accident on board watercraft, without accident to watercraft
This CodeV92Drowning and submersion due to accident on board watercraft, without accident to watercraft

Specific Coding for Drown due to acc on board wtrcrft, w/o accident to wtrcrftOverview

Non-specific codes like V92 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • V92.0 for Drowning and submersion due to fall off watercraft

  • V92.00 for Drowning and submersion due to fall off merchant ship

  • V92.01 for Drowning and submersion due to fall off passenger ship

  • V92.02 for Drowning and submersion due to fall off fishing boat

  • V92.03 for Drowning and submersion due to fall off other powered watercraft

  • V92.04 for Drowning and submersion due to fall off sailboat

  • V92.05 for Drowning and submersion due to fall off canoe or kayak

  • V92.06 for Drowning and submersion due to fall off (nonpowered) inflatable craft

  • V92.07 for Drowning and submersion due to fall off water-skis

  • V92.08 for Drowning and submersion due to fall off other unpowered watercraft

  • V92.09 for Drowning and submersion due to fall off unspecified watercraft

  • V92.1 for Drowning and submersion due to being thrown overboard by motion of watercraft

  • V92.10 for Drowning and submersion due to being thrown overboard by motion of merchant ship

  • V92.11 for Drowning and submersion due to being thrown overboard by motion of passenger ship

  • V92.12 for Drowning and submersion due to being thrown overboard by motion of fishing boat

  • V92.13 for Drowning and submersion due to being thrown overboard by motion of other powered watercraft

  • V92.14 for Drowning and submersion due to being thrown overboard by motion of sailboat

  • V92.15 for Drowning and submersion due to being thrown overboard by motion of canoe or kayak

  • V92.16 for Drowning and submersion due to being thrown overboard by motion of (nonpowered) inflatable craft

  • V92.19 for Drowning and submersion due to being thrown overboard by motion of unspecified watercraft

  • V92.2 for Drowning and submersion due to being washed overboard from watercraft

  • V92.20 for Drowning and submersion due to being washed overboard from merchant ship

  • V92.21 for Drowning and submersion due to being washed overboard from passenger ship

  • V92.22 for Drowning and submersion due to being washed overboard from fishing boat

  • V92.23 for Drowning and submersion due to being washed overboard from other powered watercraft

  • V92.24 for Drowning and submersion due to being washed overboard from sailboat

  • V92.25 for Drowning and submersion due to being washed overboard from canoe or kayak

  • V92.26 for Drowning and submersion due to being washed overboard from (nonpowered) inflatable craft

  • V92.27 for Drowning and submersion due to being washed overboard from water-skis

  • V92.28 for Drowning and submersion due to being washed overboard from other unpowered watercraft

  • V92.29 for Drowning and submersion due to being washed overboard from unspecified watercraft

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Type 1 Excludes

  • 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
  • fall into water without watercraft W16
  • military watercraft accident in military or war operations Y36 Y37

7th Character Note

  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V92

7th Character

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Patient EducationClinical

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.

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About V92Overview

Is V92 a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for drowning and submersion due to accident on board watercraft, without accident to watercraft, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for drowning and submersion due to accident on board watercraft, without accident to watercraft need a more specific code from this category, such as V92.00XA, V92.00XD, and V92.00XS.