Drown d/t being washed ovrbrd from oth power wtrcrft, init

This code signifies an incident where an individual experienced drowning or near-drowning as a direct result of being swept off a motorized watercraft, other than a ship or boat, into the water. The "initial encounter" indicates that this code is used for the first time a patient is receiving active treatment for this specific injury.

Apply this code when documenting the initial medical care for a patient who was washed overboard from a powered personal watercraft, motorboat, or similar vessel, leading to a drowning or submersion event. This would include scenarios such as falling off a jet ski or a small motorboat due to a wave or sudden maneuver.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was washed overboard from a powered watercraft, excluding large ships.
• Verify that the encounter is indeed the initial treatment for the drowning/submersion event.
• Consider additional codes for any associated injuries sustained during the incident.