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V90.39

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from crushed unspecified watercraft

External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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Also Known As

Drowning and submersion due to falling and jumping from crushed boat NOSDrowning and submersion due to falling and jumping from crushed ship NOSDrowning and submersion due to falling and jumping from crushed watercraft NOS

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inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

V90
  • • 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)

V90.39XADrowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from crushed unspecified watercraft, initial encounterV90.39XDDrowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from crushed unspecified watercraft, subsequent encounterV90.39XSDrowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from crushed unspecified watercraft, sequela

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code V90.39 represents drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from crushed unspecified watercraft. 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 V90.39. Coders should note that V90.39 has 4 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code V90.39?

ICD-10-CM code V90.39 is "Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from crushed unspecified watercraft". It belongs to the category: External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99).

Is V90.39 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, V90.39 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

What codes are excluded with V90.39?

V90.39 has 4 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Related Codes in V90.3

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

V90.30Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from crushed merchant shipV90.31Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from crushed passenger shipV90.32Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from crushed fishing boatV90.33Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from other crushed powered watercraftV90.34Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from crushed sailboatV90.35Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from crushed canoe or kayakV90.36Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from crushed (nonpowered) inflatable craftV90.37Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from crushed water-skisV90.38Drowning and submersion due to falling or jumping from other crushed unpowered watercraft

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Code Information

CodeV90.39
BillableNo — Header code
ParentV90.3
CategoryExternal causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
Excludes14 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes3

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)