Drowning and submersion due to canoe or kayak sinking, init

This code describes an incident where an individual experiences drowning or near-drowning as a direct result of a canoe or kayak sinking. It specifically indicates the initial encounter for this injury, meaning the patient is receiving active treatment for the acute effects of the submersion.

Use this code for patients presenting to an emergency department or hospital for immediate care following a drowning or near-drowning event caused by a capsized canoe or kayak. This applies whether the patient was rescued, self-rescued, or found unconscious in the water.

• Always assign an external cause code (V90.15XA) in conjunction with a diagnosis code for the actual drowning or near-drowning (e.g., T75.1X1A, T75.1X2A).
• Ensure the encounter character "A" (initial encounter) is appropriate for the patient's current phase of treatment.
• Do not use this code if the drowning occurred from a different type of watercraft or if the sinking was not the direct cause of the submersion.