Drowning and submersion due to fall off water-skis, sequela

This code describes the long-term health consequences or complications arising from a past drowning or near-drowning incident that occurred when an individual fell off water-skis. These sequelae can include persistent respiratory issues, neurological damage, or other chronic conditions directly attributable to the initial hypoxic event.

Use this code when documenting conditions that are a direct result of a water-skiing-related drowning or submersion incident that happened in the past. This applies to follow-up visits or admissions where the patient is being treated for chronic problems stemming from that specific event, not the acute event itself.

• Always assign an additional code(s) to specify the exact nature of the sequela (e.g., anoxic brain damage, chronic respiratory failure).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past water-skiing drowning event.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute drowning or submersion episode; use the acute injury code for that encounter.