V90.08XS — Drowning and submersion due to other unpowered watercraft overturning, sequela
Is V90.08XS billable?
Yes — V90.08XS is billable for FY2027. V90.08XS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. V90.08XS may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
V90.08XS at a glance
| Code | V90.08XS |
|---|---|
| Description | Drowning and submersion due to other unpowered watercraft overturning, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in V90.08XS?
In V90.08XS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for V90.08XS to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is V90.08XS listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under V90.08, the nearest indexed parent of V90.08XS. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Drowning › due to › accident › watercraft › overturning › unpowered (accidental)
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to V90.08XS.
- Drowning and submersion due to windsurfer overturning
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from V90
The conditions below can never be reported together with V90.08XS on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
How long has V90.08XS existed?
V90.08XS has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.