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

This code signifies a non-fatal drowning or submersion event that occurred when an individual was swept off another type of powered watercraft (e.g., a motorboat, yacht, or jet ski, excluding merchant ships or passenger ships) by a wave or other force. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for injuries or complications sustained during the initial incident.

This code is appropriate for documenting subsequent encounters for conditions such as aspiration pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), cerebral anoxia, or other sequelae directly resulting from a drowning or submersion incident where the patient was washed overboard from a powered watercraft other than a merchant or passenger ship. This includes follow-up visits for ongoing treatment, rehabilitation, or monitoring of long-term effects.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies the patient was washed overboard from a powered watercraft and not another type of vessel.
• This code is for subsequent encounters, meaning it's used after the initial treatment for the acute event.
• Always code the specific injuries or conditions resulting from the submersion alongside this external cause code.