Is W16.521S a billable code?
Yes. W16.521S is a billable ICD-10-CM code and can be used on claims and superbills for dates of service from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
W16.521S: Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking bottom causing drowning and submersion, sequela
Billable codeValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
W16.521S is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for jumping or diving into swimming pool striking bottom causing drowning and submersion, sequela. It is specific enough to use on an insurance claim, a superbill or a Good Faith Estimate.
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Other codes in W16.521 Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking bottom causing drowning and submersion
W16.521S questions
What does W16.521S mean?
W16.521S is the ICD-10-CM code for Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking bottom causing drowning and submersion, sequela. It is in chapter 21, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.