V92.05
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Drowning and submersion due to fall off canoe or kayak
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
❌ Excludes1
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.
- • civilian water transport accident involving military watercraft (V94.81-)
- • drowning or submersion due to accident to watercraft (V90-V91)
- • drowning or submersion of diver who voluntarily jumps from boat not involved in an accident (W16.711, W16.721)
- • fall into water without watercraft (W16.-)
- • military watercraft accident in military or war operations (Y36, Y37)
⚠️ Excludes2
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes.
- • hitting head on object or bottom of body of water due to fall from watercraft (V94.0-)
Child Codes (3)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code V92.05 represents drowning and submersion due to fall off canoe or kayak. 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 V92.05. Coders should note that V92.05 has 5 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code V92.05?
ICD-10-CM code V92.05 is "Drowning and submersion due to fall off canoe or kayak". It belongs to the category: External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99).
Is V92.05 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, V92.05 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
What codes are excluded with V92.05?
V92.05 has 5 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Can V92.05 be coded with other codes?
V92.05 has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in V92.0
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)