kodex

Kodex

ICD-10-CM
Code

Y21.8XXA

initial encounter

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Hierarchy

  • V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
    • Y21-Y33 Event of undetermined intent (Y21-Y33)
      • Y21 Drowning and submersion, undetermined intent
        • Y21.8 Other drowning and submersion, undetermined intent

Long Title

Y21.8XXA

  • Other drowning and submersion, undetermined intent initial encounter

Notes

V00-Y99

  • This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter of the Classification indicating the nature of the condition. Most often, the condition will be classifiable to Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). Other conditions that may be stated to be due to external causes are classified in Chapters I to XVIII. For these conditions, codes from Chapter 20 should be used to provide additional information as to the cause of the condition.
    • S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

Inclusion Terms

Y21-Y33

  • Undetermined intent is only for use when there is specific documentation in the record that the intent of the injury cannot be determined. If no such documentation is present, code to accidental (unintentional)