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V92.29

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Drowning and submersion due to being washed overboard from 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 being washed overboard from boat NOSDrowning and submersion due to being washed overboard from ship NOSDrowning and submersion due to being washed overboard from watercraft NOS

❌ Excludes1

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

V92
  • • 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)

📋 Code Instructions

inherited
V92.2
  • • Code first: any associated cataclysm (X37.0-)

Child Codes (3)

V92.29XADrowning and submersion due to being washed overboard from unspecified watercraft, initial encounterV92.29XDDrowning and submersion due to being washed overboard from unspecified watercraft, subsequent encounterV92.29XSDrowning and submersion due to being washed overboard from unspecified watercraft, sequela

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code V92.29 represents drowning and submersion due to being washed overboard from 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 V92.29. Coders should note that V92.29 has 5 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code V92.29?

ICD-10-CM code V92.29 is "Drowning and submersion due to being washed overboard from unspecified watercraft". It belongs to the category: External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99).

Is V92.29 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, V92.29 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

What codes are excluded with V92.29?

V92.29 has 5 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Related Codes in V92.2

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

V92.20Drowning and submersion due to being washed overboard from merchant shipV92.21Drowning and submersion due to being washed overboard from passenger shipV92.22Drowning and submersion due to being washed overboard from fishing boatV92.23Drowning and submersion due to being washed overboard from other powered watercraftV92.24Drowning and submersion due to being washed overboard from sailboatV92.25Drowning and submersion due to being washed overboard from canoe or kayakV92.26Drowning and submersion due to being washed overboard from (nonpowered) inflatable craftV92.27Drowning and submersion due to being washed overboard from water-skisV92.28Drowning and submersion due to being washed overboard from other unpowered watercraft

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Code Information

CodeV92.29
BillableNo — Header code
ParentV92.2
CategoryExternal causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
Excludes15 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes3

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)