X71.3XXS — Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion in natural water, sequela
Is X71.3XXS billable?
Yes — X71.3XXS is billable for FY2027. X71.3XXS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. X71.3XXS may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
X71.3XXS at a glance
| Code | X71.3XXS |
|---|---|
| Description | Intentional self-harm by drowning and submersion in natural water, 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 X71.3XXS?
In X71.3XXS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for X71.3XXS to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is X71.3XXS listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under X71.3, the nearest indexed parent of X71.3XXS. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Jumped, jumping › into water › suicide
- Suicide, suicidal › drowning › natural water (attempted) (by)
- Drowning › in › natural water › suicide (accidental)
- Jumped, jumping › from › boat › with › drowning or submersion › suicide
How long has X71.3XXS existed?
X71.3XXS 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.