Drown due to fishing boat overturning, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication arising from a past incident of drowning or near-drowning that occurred when a fishing boat capsized. It indicates that the patient is currently experiencing residual effects directly attributable to this specific type of water-related accident.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's current medical condition that is a direct consequence of a drowning or submersion event caused by a fishing boat overturning. This would be used for follow-up care, rehabilitation, or management of chronic issues stemming from the original incident, long after the acute phase has passed.

• Requires a seventh character "S" to indicate sequela, meaning the current condition is a late effect of the initial injury.
• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., anoxic brain injury, chronic lung disease).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past drowning incident involving a fishing boat overturning.