Drown due to (nonpowered) inflatbl crft overturning, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication arising from a past incident where an individual experienced drowning or near-drowning due to the capsizing of a non-motorized inflatable watercraft. These sequelae can include chronic respiratory issues, neurological damage, or other persistent health problems directly attributable to the original submersion event.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's current health status that is a direct consequence of a drowning or near-drowning incident involving an overturned inflatable craft, such as a raft or inner tube, that occurred in the past. This code is appropriate for follow-up care and management of these chronic conditions, not for the initial acute event.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic anoxic encephalopathy).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past drowning event and specifies the "sequela" nature of the encounter.
• Verify the inflatable craft was non-powered to differentiate from other watercraft incidents.