Drown due to fall/jump fr crushed water-skis, subs

This code signifies a non-fatal drowning or submersion event that occurred as a direct result of falling or jumping from damaged water skis. The "subsequent encounter" designation indicates that this code is used for follow-up care after the initial treatment for the drowning or submersion injury.

Use this code when a patient presents for ongoing management or evaluation of complications stemming from a drowning or submersion incident caused by a water-skiing accident involving crushed skis. This applies to situations such as follow-up for respiratory issues, neurological sequelae, or other injuries sustained during the event, after the initial acute care has been rendered.

• Always assign an external cause code for the drowning (e.g., W69.XXXA for drowning and submersion while in natural water) in conjunction with this code.
• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "subsequent encounter" for the drowning event, not for the water-skiing accident itself.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute care of the drowning or submersion; a code with an "A" (initial encounter) seventh character would be appropriate for that.