Accidental non-transport drowning and submersion (W65-W74)
W73: Other specified cause of accidental non-transport drowning and submersion

inclusionTerm
Accidental drowning and submersion while in quenching tank
Accidental drowning and submersion while in reservoir

excludes1
accidental drowning and submersion due to fall into other water (W16.311, W16.321, W16.331)

sevenChrNote
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code W73

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

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