Drown due to being washed ovrbrd from pasngr ship, sequela

This code signifies the long-term health consequences or complications arising from a drowning or near-drowning incident that occurred when an individual was swept off a passenger ship into the water. These sequelae can include a range of neurological, respiratory, or other systemic impairments that manifest after the initial acute event.

Apply this code when documenting chronic conditions or residual effects directly attributable to a past drowning or near-drowning event that specifically involved being washed overboard from a passenger vessel. This would be used for follow-up care, rehabilitation, or ongoing management of these persistent health issues.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., anoxic brain injury, chronic lung disease).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past drowning incident and specifies the "washed overboard from passenger ship" mechanism.
• The "S" at the end indicates sequela; do not use for the initial acute drowning event.