ICD-10-CM External Cause Index · FY 2026 Letter D

External Cause Index Terms Starting With D ICD-10-CM

The letter D section of the FY 2026 External Cause of Injuries Index carries 17 main terms, from Decapitation NEC to Drowning. Terms with a direct code link straight to the code page, cross references point to the main term that holds the codes, and terms with a handful of sub-entries render in full right here. The largest terms open their own full index page.

✓ Built from the official CMS FY 2026 index fileEffective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Main Terms

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17 of 17 shown

Decapitation (accidental circumstances) NECSub-entries X58 Non-billable
homicide X99.9 Non-billable
legal execution see Legal, intervention
Dehydration from lack of waterCode X58 Non-billable
DeprivationCode X58 Non-billable
Derailment (accidental)Sub-entries
railway (rolling stock) (train) (vehicle) (without antecedent collision) V81.7 Non-billable
with antecedent collision see Accident, transport, railway vehicle occupant
streetcar (without antecedent collision) V82.7 Non-billable
with antecedent collision see Accident, transport, streetcar occupant
DescentSub-entries
parachute (voluntary) (without accident to aircraft) V97.29 Non-billable
due to accident to aircraft see Accident, transport, aircraft
DesertionCode X58 Non-billable
DestitutionCode X58 Non-billable
Disability, late effect or sequela of injuryCross-ref See: Sequelae
Discharge (accidental)Sub-entries
airgun W34.010 Non-billable
assault X95.01 Non-billable
homicide (attempt) X95.01 Non-billable
stated as undetermined whether accidental or intentional Y24.0 Non-billable
View all 129 entries for Discharge →
DiseaseSub-entries
Andes W94.11 Non-billable
aviator's see Air, pressure
range W94.11 Non-billable
Diver's disease, palsy, paralysis, squeezeCross-ref See: Air, pressure
Diving (into water)Cross-ref See: Accident, diving
Dog biteCode W54.0 Non-billable
Dragged by transport vehicle NECCode V09.9 Non-billable See also: Accident, transport
Drinking poison (accidental)Cross-ref See: Table of Drugs and Chemicals
Dropped (accidentally) while being carried or supported by other personCode W04 Non-billable
Drowning (accidental)Sub-entries W74 Non-billable
assault X92.9 Non-billable
due to
accident (to)
machinery see Contact, with, by type of machine
View all 225 entries for Drowning →

Related References

External Cause of Injuries Index Index to Diseases and Injuries ICD-10-CM Code Lookup

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, FY 2026 ICD-10-CM External Cause of Injuries Index release files, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.