Drown due to fall off unpowr wtrcrft, sequela

This code describes the long-term health effects or complications resulting from an incident where an individual drowned or nearly drowned after falling from an unpowered watercraft, such as a canoe, kayak, rowboat, or paddleboard. These sequelae can include neurological deficits, respiratory issues, or other chronic conditions directly attributable to the original submersion event.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's current medical condition that is a direct consequence of a past drowning or near-drowning incident involving a fall from an unpowered watercraft. This is used for follow-up care and management of chronic issues, not for the initial acute event.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) identifying the specific sequela (e.g., anoxic brain damage, chronic lung disease).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past drowning event and specifies the unpowered watercraft.
• Do not use for initial encounters of the acute drowning event; instead, use the acute drowning codes.