Drown due to being washed overboard from sailboat, subs

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient who experienced drowning or near-drowning as a result of being swept off a sailboat into the water. The initial injury has already been treated, and this visit addresses ongoing care, complications, or rehabilitation related to that specific incident.

Apply this code for any subsequent healthcare visits following the initial treatment of a drowning or submersion injury sustained from being washed overboard from a sailboat. This includes appointments for respiratory issues, neurological sequelae, psychological support, or physical therapy stemming from the original event.

• Ensure the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment of the injury.
• Verify the mechanism of injury specifically involves being washed overboard from a sailboat.
• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis describing the specific health condition resulting from the drowning.