Fall, jump or diving into water W16

The ICD10 code for the diagnosis "Fall, jump or diving into water" is "W16". W16 is NOT a 'valid' or 'billable' ICD10 code. Please select a more specific diagnosis below.

  • W16 should not be used for reimbursement purposes. Please select a more specific diagnosis below.
  • The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM W16 became effective on October 1, 2018.
  • This is the American ICD-10-CM version of W16 - other international versions of ICD-10 W16 may differ.
Type 1 Excludes:
  • accidental non-watercraft drowning and submersion not involving fall (W65-W74)
  • effects of air pressure from diving (W94.-)
  • fall into water from watercraft (V90-V94)
  • hitting an object or against bottom when falling from watercraft (V94.0)
Type 2 Excludes:
  • striking or hitting diving board (W21.4)

Codes: = Billable

Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.