Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion (X71) ICD-10-CM
The X71 code range covers intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion with 25 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 18 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, 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 X71
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 X71 Range 25 codes · 18 billable
- X71 Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersionNon-billable
- X71.0 Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion while in bathtubNon-billable
- X71.0XXA Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion while in bathtub, initial encounter
- X71.0XXD Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion while in bathtub, subsequent encounter
- X71.0XXS Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion while in bathtub, sequela
- X71.1 Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion while in swimming poolNon-billable
- X71.1XXA Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion while in swimming pool, initial encounter
- X71.1XXD Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion while in swimming pool, subsequent encounter
- X71.1XXS Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion while in swimming pool, sequela
- X71.2 Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion after jump into swimming poolNon-billable
- X71.2XXA Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion after jump into swimming pool, initial encounter
- X71.2XXD Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion after jump into swimming pool, subsequent encounter
- X71.2XXS Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion after jump into swimming pool, sequela
- X71.3 Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion in natural waterNon-billable
- X71.3XXA Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion in natural water, initial encounter
- X71.3XXD Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion in natural water, subsequent encounter
- X71.3XXS Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion in natural water, sequela
- X71.8 Other intentional self-harm by drowning and submersionNon-billable
- X71.8XXA Other intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion, initial encounter
- X71.8XXD Other intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion, subsequent encounter
- X71.8XXS Other intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion, sequela
- X71.9 Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion, unspecifiedNon-billable
- X71.9XXA Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion, unspecified, initial encounter
- X71.9XXD Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion, unspecified, subsequent encounter
- X71.9XXS Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion, unspecified, sequela
About the X71 Code Range
These codes describe intentional self-harm by drowning or submersion, including suicide by drowning and attempted suicide by drowning.
The subdivisions separate bathtub events (X71.0), swimming pool events (X71.1), and events after a jump into a swimming pool (X71.2). They also identify natural water (X71.3), other circumstances (X71.8), and unspecified circumstances (X71.9). The final character distinguishes an initial encounter (A), a subsequent encounter (D), or a sequela (S), an effect that remains afterward.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the X71 range?
Of the 25 codes in this range, 18 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the X71 range classify?
The range classifies intentional self-harm 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 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
