2027 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 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

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
Short Description
Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
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

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to X71: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 20. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 20 (V00-Y99) External causes of morbidity and mortality applies to 7,461 codes
  • This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter of the Classification indicating the nature of the condition. Most often, the condition will be classifiable to Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). Other conditions that may be stated to be due to external causes are classified in Chapters I to XVIII. For these conditions, codes from Chapter 20 should be used to provide additional information as to the cause of the condition.

7th Character

Every code in the category takes a 7th character from the listed values, with the placeholder X filling any empty positions before it.

  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X71
Values for category X71 Encounter: Initial, Subsequent, Sequela
  • Ainitial encounter
  • Dsubsequent encounter
  • Ssequela

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

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 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About X71Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion?

X71 is the ICD-10-CM category for intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

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.