2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code X71Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion

ICD-10-CM Codes›V01–Y99›X71-X83›X71

ICD-10-CM X71
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

X71 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as X71.0XXA, X71.0XXD, X71.0XXS, and X71.1XXA.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
X71
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion
Chapter
X71-X83
Intentional self-harm

Code Classification

ChapterV01–Y99External causes of morbidity and mortality
SectionX71-X83Intentional self-harm
CategoryX71Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion
This CodeX71Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion

Specific Coding for Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersionOverview

Non-specific codes like X71 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • X71.0 for Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion while in bathtub

  • X71.1 for Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion while in swimming pool

  • X71.2 for Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion after jump into swimming pool

  • X71.3 for Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion in natural water

  • X71.8 for Other intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion

  • X71.9 for Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion, unspecified

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

7th Character Note

  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X71

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 X71Overview

Is X71 (Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion need a more specific code from this category, such as X71.0XXA, X71.0XXD, and X71.0XXS.