Other drowning and submersion, undetermined intent
Requires 7th character
Y21.8 requires a 7th character to be reported. Choose a complete code below.
Inclusion terms
Includes (from Y21)
- 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 Y21). 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, stated as undetermined whether accidental or intentional
- Undetermined intent, drowning, specified place NEC
Parent code
- Y21Drowning and submersion, undetermined intentNeeds 7th char
More specific codes Y21.8
Related codes
- Y21.0Drowning and submersion while in bathtub, undetermined intentNeeds 7th char
- Y21.1Drowning and submersion after fall into bathtub, undetermined intentNeeds 7th char
- Y21.2Drowning and submersion while in swimming pool, undetermined intentNeeds 7th char
- Y21.3Drowning and submersion after fall into swimming pool, undetermined intentNeeds 7th char
- Y21.4Drowning and submersion in natural water, undetermined intentNeeds 7th char
- Y21.9Unspecified drowning and submersion, undetermined intentNeeds 7th char