Assault by drowning and submersion (X92) ICD-10-CM
The X92 code range covers assault by drowning and submersion with 25 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 18 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
7th Character Note
Certain ICD-10-CM categories have applicable 7th characters. The applicable 7th character is required for all codes within the category, or as the notes in the Tabular List instruct. The 7th character must always be the 7th character in the data field. If a code that requires a 7th character is not 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used to fill in the empty characters.
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X92
7th Character
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Codes in the X92 Range 25 codes · 18 billable
- X92 Assault by drowning and submersionNon-billable
- X92.0 Assault by drowning and submersion while in bathtubNon-billable
- X92.0XXA Assault by drowning and submersion while in bathtub, initial encounter
- X92.0XXD Assault by drowning and submersion while in bathtub, subsequent encounter
- X92.0XXS Assault by drowning and submersion while in bathtub, sequela
- X92.1 Assault by drowning and submersion while in swimming poolNon-billable
- X92.1XXA Assault by drowning and submersion while in swimming pool, initial encounter
- X92.1XXD Assault by drowning and submersion while in swimming pool, subsequent encounter
- X92.1XXS Assault by drowning and submersion while in swimming pool, sequela
- X92.2 Assault by drowning and submersion after push into swimming poolNon-billable
- X92.2XXA Assault by drowning and submersion after push into swimming pool, initial encounter
- X92.2XXD Assault by drowning and submersion after push into swimming pool, subsequent encounter
- X92.2XXS Assault by drowning and submersion after push into swimming pool, sequela
- X92.3 Assault by drowning and submersion in natural waterNon-billable
- X92.3XXA Assault by drowning and submersion in natural water, initial encounter
- X92.3XXD Assault by drowning and submersion in natural water, subsequent encounter
- X92.3XXS Assault by drowning and submersion in natural water, sequela
- X92.8 Other assault by drowning and submersionNon-billable
- X92.8XXA Other assault by drowning and submersion, initial encounter
- X92.8XXD Other assault by drowning and submersion, subsequent encounter
- X92.8XXS Other assault by drowning and submersion, sequela
- X92.9 Assault by drowning and submersion, unspecifiedNon-billable
- X92.9XXA Assault by drowning and submersion, unspecified, initial encounter
- X92.9XXD Assault by drowning and submersion, unspecified, subsequent encounter
- X92.9XXS Assault by drowning and submersion, unspecified, sequela
About the X92 Code Range
The ICD-10 code X92 series is specifically used to classify cases of assault by drowning and submersion. These codes identify various locations and circumstances under which the drowning assault occurred, including bathtubs, swimming pools, natural waters, and unspecified settings.
This set of codes covers detailed situations such as assault by drowning while in a bathtub (X92.0), in a swimming pool (X92.1), or after being pushed into a swimming pool (X92.2). It also includes drowning assaults occurring in natural water (X92.3) and other or unspecified settings (X92.8 and X92.9). Medical coders use these codes to accurately document the external cause of injury related to deliberate submersion. Variations with seventh characters distinguish the stage of care—initial encounter, subsequent encounter, or sequela—enabling precise tracking of treatment episodes. For those searching for the ICD-10 code for assault by drowning, code X92 and its subcategories provide clear guidance for coding these violent water submersion injuries.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the X92 range?
Of the 25 codes in this range, 18 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the X92 range classify?
The range classifies assault by drowning and submersion. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
