Drown due to fall/jump fr burning water-skis, sequela

This code signifies the long-term effects or complications arising from a past incident where an individual experienced drowning or submersion after falling or jumping from burning water-skis. It indicates that the patient is currently presenting with sequelae directly attributable to this specific type of water-skiing accident.

Apply this code when documenting conditions such as chronic respiratory issues, neurological deficits, psychological trauma, or other persistent health problems that are a direct consequence of a drowning or submersion event from burning water-skis. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the initial injury has been treated.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current sequela to the specified drowning event.
• Requires a seventh character 'S' for sequela, indicating the long-term effects of the injury.
• Do not use for initial encounters or active treatment of the acute injury; use appropriate acute drowning codes instead.