Y21
Non-Billable
ChapterV00–Y99
Rankcategory
Official Description
Drowning and submersion, undetermined intent
Use a more specific code (7 billable)
Y21.0Drowning and submersion while in bathtub, undetermined intentY21.1Drowning and submersion after fall into bathtub, undetermined intentY21.2Drowning and submersion while in swimming pool, undetermined intentY21.3Drowning and submersion after fall into swimming pool, undetermined intentY21.4Drowning and submersion in natural water, undetermined intentY21.8Other drowning and submersion, undetermined intentY21.9Unspecified drowning and submersion, undetermined intent
Metadata & Insights
- •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
- •Chapter 20: External Causes of Morbidity (V00-Y99).
Y21-Y33 Parent Instructions
Includes
- 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)
Clinical Hierarchy
BillableHas subcodes
Applicable Ancestor Context
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MS-DRG Classification
No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.
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