Other intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion
Requires 7th character
X71.8 requires a 7th character to be reported. Choose a complete code below.
Inclusion terms
Includes (from X71)
- Note: 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.
7th character
This code requires a 7th character (defined at X71). Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A | initial encounter |
| D | subsequent encounter |
| S | sequela |
Also known as
- Drowning, in specified place NEC, suicide
- Suicide, suicidal, drowning, specified NEC
Parent code
- X71Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersionNeeds 7th char
More specific codes X71.8
Related codes
- X71.0Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion while in bathtubNeeds 7th char
- X71.1Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion while in swimming poolNeeds 7th char
- X71.2Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion after jump into swimming poolNeeds 7th char
- X71.3Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion in natural waterNeeds 7th char
- X71.9Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion, unspecifiedNeeds 7th char