V90.11XS — Drowning and submersion due to passenger ship sinking, sequela
Is V90.11XS billable?
Yes — V90.11XS is billable for FY2027. V90.11XS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. V90.11XS may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
V90.11XS at a glance
| Code | V90.11XS |
|---|---|
| Description | Drowning and submersion due to passenger ship sinking, 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 V90.11XS?
In V90.11XS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for V90.11XS to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is V90.11XS listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under V90.11, the nearest indexed parent of V90.11XS. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Drowning › due to › accident › watercraft › sinking › powered › passenger ship (accidental)
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to V90.11XS.
- Drowning and submersion due to Ferry-boat sinking
- Drowning and submersion due to Liner sinking
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from V90
The conditions below can never be reported together with V90.11XS 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 V90.11XS existed?
V90.11XS 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.