Drown due to fall off merchant ship, sequela

This code describes the long-term or residual effects resulting from a drowning or near-drowning incident that occurred due to an individual falling from a merchant ship. These sequelae can include neurological damage, respiratory complications, or other chronic health issues directly attributable to the original event.

Use this code when documenting the ongoing health problems or permanent conditions that are a direct consequence of a drowning or submersion injury sustained after falling from a merchant vessel. This applies to follow-up encounters for chronic conditions, rehabilitation, or management of persistent symptoms related to the initial incident.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., anoxic brain damage, chronic lung disease).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past drowning event and specifies the fall from a merchant ship as the cause.
• Do not use for initial or acute treatment of the drowning event itself; this code is exclusively for sequelae.