2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code X92Assault by drowning and submersion

ICD-10-CM Codes›V01–Y99›X92-Y09›X92

ICD-10-CM X92
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

X92 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for assault by drowning and submersion, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as X92.0XXA, X92.0XXD, X92.0XXS, and X92.1XXA.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
X92
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Assault by drowning and submersion
Chapter
X92-Y09
Assault

Code Classification

ChapterV01–Y99External causes of morbidity and mortality
SectionX92-Y09Assault
CategoryX92Assault by drowning and submersion
This CodeX92Assault by drowning and submersion

Specific Coding for Assault by drowning and submersionOverview

Non-specific codes like X92 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • X92.0 for Assault by drowning and submersion while in bathtub

  • X92.1 for Assault by drowning and submersion while in swimming pool

  • X92.2 for Assault by drowning and submersion after push into swimming pool

  • X92.3 for Assault by drowning and submersion in natural water

  • X92.8 for Other assault by drowning and submersion

  • X92.9 for Assault 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 X92

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 X92Overview

Is X92 (Assault by drowning and submersion) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for assault by drowning and submersion, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for assault by drowning and submersion need a more specific code from this category, such as X92.0XXA, X92.0XXD, and X92.0XXS.