Accidental non-transport drowning and submersion (W65-W74)
W69: Accidental drowning and submersion while in natural water

inclusionTerm
Accidental drowning and submersion while in lake
Accidental drowning and submersion while in open sea
Accidental drowning and submersion while in river
Accidental drowning and submersion while in stream

excludes1
accidental drowning and submersion due to fall into natural body of water (W16.111, W16.121, W16.131)

sevenChrNote
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W69

sevenChrDef
A: initial encounter
D: subsequent encounter
S: sequela

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