Drown due to fall off passenger ship, sequela

This code signifies the long-term or residual effects resulting from a drowning or near-drowning incident that occurred due to an accidental fall from a passenger ship. It captures the sequelae, meaning the conditions that are a direct consequence of the initial submersion event, rather than the acute event itself.

Use this code when documenting ongoing health issues, such as neurological deficits, respiratory complications, or psychological trauma, that are directly attributable to a past drowning or submersion incident involving a fall from a passenger ship. This applies to follow-up care for conditions that have stabilized but continue to impact the patient.

• Always sequence this code after the code 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 off passenger ship" mechanism.
• Verify the encounter is for the sequela and not for the initial acute drowning event, which would use an acute drowning code.