Drown due to being washed ovrbrd from passenger ship, subs

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for injuries or conditions resulting from a patient having been washed overboard from a passenger ship and subsequently drowning or experiencing submersion. It indicates that the initial event of being swept off the vessel and the associated water-related incident occurred previously, and the current visit is for ongoing care related to those injuries.

Use this code for any subsequent medical visits where a patient is receiving treatment for complications, sequelae, or ongoing recovery directly attributable to a past incident of being washed overboard from a passenger ship and experiencing drowning or submersion. This includes follow-up appointments for respiratory issues, neurological damage, or other injuries sustained during the event.

• Ensure documentation clearly indicates this is a subsequent encounter for the specified incident.
• Always code with additional codes for the specific injuries or conditions being treated.
• Verify the "D" seventh character is appropriate for a subsequent encounter, not an initial or sequela encounter.