X71.2XXA — Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion after jump into swimming pool, initial encounter
Is X71.2XXA billable?
Yes — X71.2XXA is billable for FY2027. X71.2XXA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. X71.2XXA may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
X71.2XXA at a glance
| Code | X71.2XXA |
|---|---|
| Description | Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion after jump into swimming pool, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "A" | initial encounter |
What does the 7th character "A" mean in X71.2XXA?
In X71.2XXA, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for X71.2XXA to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is X71.2XXA listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under X71.2, the nearest indexed parent of X71.2XXA. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Suicide, suicidal › drowning › swimming pool › following fall (attempted) (by)
- Drowning › in › swimming-pool › suicide › following fall (accidental)
- Drowning › following › fall › into › swimming-pool › suicide (accidental)
- Drowning › following › jump or dive › into › swimming-pool › suicide (accidental)
How long has X71.2XXA existed?
X71.2XXA 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.