Drown d/t thrown ovrbrd by motion of unsp wtrcrft, subs

This code describes a non-fatal drowning or submersion injury that occurred because an individual was ejected from an unspecified watercraft due to its motion. This specific code is used for encounters following the initial treatment of the injury, indicating ongoing care or complications.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who experienced a drowning or near-drowning incident after being thrown from a boat, ship, or other water vessel due to its movement. This includes subsequent visits for respiratory complications, neurological sequelae, or other ongoing medical management related to the initial event.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the injury is a drowning/submersion and that the patient was thrown overboard by the watercraft's motion.
• Verify that the encounter is not the initial treatment for the injury; otherwise, an initial encounter code (A) should be used.
• Confirm that the type of watercraft is not specified in the medical record, as more specific codes exist for specified watercraft.