V90.11
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Drowning and submersion due to passenger ship sinking
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
Also Known As
❌ Excludes1
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.
- • civilian water transport accident involving military watercraft (V94.81-)
- • fall into water not from watercraft (W16.-)
- • military watercraft accident in military or war operations (Y36.0-, Y37.0-)
- • water-transport-related drowning or submersion without accident to watercraft (V92.-)
Child Codes (3)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code V90.11 represents drowning and submersion due to passenger ship sinking. This code falls under the External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.
This is a 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under V90.11. Coders should note that V90.11 has 4 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code V90.11?
ICD-10-CM code V90.11 is "Drowning and submersion due to passenger ship sinking". It belongs to the category: External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99).
Is V90.11 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, V90.11 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
What codes are excluded with V90.11?
V90.11 has 4 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Related Codes in V90.1
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)