Drown d/t being thrown ovrbrd by motion of pasngr ship, init

This code describes an acute injury resulting from an individual being forcibly ejected from a passenger ship due to ship motion, leading to drowning or submersion. It specifically captures the mechanism of being thrown overboard, distinct from voluntary entry or other accidental falls. The "initial encounter" designation indicates the patient is receiving active treatment for this specific injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents with injuries or conditions related to drowning or submersion, and the documented cause is being thrown from a passenger ship due to its motion. This would typically be used in emergency department visits, inpatient admissions, or initial outpatient follow-ups directly related to the incident. Ensure the medical record clearly specifies the ship type and the "thrown overboard" mechanism.

• Verify the patient was on a "passenger ship" and not another type of vessel.
• Confirm the mechanism was "thrown overboard by motion" and not a voluntary act or other type of fall.
• Always use with an external cause code (V92.11XA is an external cause code itself, but ensure other relevant injury codes are also captured).
• Remember the 7th character "A" for initial encounter; subsequent care would use "D" or "S".