Drowning and submersion due to unpowr wtrcrft sinking, init

This code signifies an injury or fatality resulting from a drowning or near-drowning incident involving an unpowered watercraft, such as a canoe, kayak, or rowboat, that sank. The "initial encounter" indicates the patient is receiving active treatment for the injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents to an emergency department or hospital for injuries sustained from a sinking unpowered watercraft, leading to drowning or submersion. This includes cases of non-fatal drowning requiring medical intervention.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies an unpowered watercraft and that it sank.
• Confirm this is the initial visit for this specific injury; subsequent care would use a different encounter character.
• Do not use for incidents involving powered watercraft or if the watercraft did not sink.