Drown due to oth accident to inflatbl crft, subs

This code signifies a non-fatal drowning or near-drowning incident that occurred as a result of an accident involving a non-motorized inflatable craft, such as a raft, inner tube, or inflatable boat. The patient survived the initial event and is now presenting for follow-up care related to the injuries or complications sustained during the submersion.

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient is being treated for conditions like aspiration pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), cerebral anoxia, or other sequelae directly resulting from a drowning or submersion incident involving a non-powered inflatable craft. This applies to visits after the initial emergency treatment.

• Always assign an external cause code (V90.86XD) in conjunction with a diagnosis code for the specific injury or condition (e.g., T75.1XXA for nonfatal drowning).
• Ensure the "D" seventh character is used for subsequent encounters, indicating ongoing care for the injury.
• Verify the craft involved was non-powered and inflatable to differentiate from other watercraft accidents.