Drown due to oth accident to canoe or kayak, sequela

This code signifies the long-term or residual effects of a non-fatal drowning or submersion incident that occurred due to an accident involving a canoe or kayak. It indicates that the patient is presenting for care related to complications or conditions stemming from such an event in the past.

Apply this code when a patient is being treated for a sequela (e.g., anoxic brain injury, chronic lung issues, neurological deficits) directly attributable to a past drowning or submersion incident involving a canoe or kayak. This code is used after the initial acute phase of the injury has passed.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific condition or symptom being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past canoe or kayak drowning/submersion accident.
• Do not use this code for the initial encounter of the drowning event; use acute injury codes for that phase.