Drown d/t thrown ovrbrd by motion of inflatbl crft, subs

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient who experienced drowning or near-drowning as a result of being ejected from a non-motorized inflatable watercraft due to its movement. This includes injuries or conditions arising from the submersion incident itself, such as respiratory complications, hypothermia, or secondary infections.

Use this code for any subsequent visit after the initial treatment for injuries sustained from being thrown overboard from an inflatable craft. This applies to ongoing care, follow-up appointments, or management of complications directly related to the original drowning or submersion event.

• Requires an external cause code (V92.16) as the primary diagnosis for the initial encounter.
• Always assign a primary diagnosis code for the specific injury or condition resulting from the drowning (e.g., aspiration pneumonia).
• Ensure the "D" seventh character is used only for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment.