Drown due to being washed overboard from canoe/kayk, sequela

This code signifies the long-term or residual effects resulting from a drowning or near-drowning incident where the individual was propelled overboard from a canoe or kayak. These sequelae can encompass a range of conditions, such as neurological damage, respiratory complications, or psychological trauma, that manifest after the initial acute event.

Utilize this code when documenting any current health condition or symptom that is a direct consequence of a past drowning or submersion event specifically caused by being washed overboard from a canoe or kayak. This applies to follow-up encounters or when the sequela is the primary reason for the patient's visit, long after the initial incident.

• Always assign an additional code(s) to specify the exact nature of the sequela (e.g., anoxic brain damage, chronic respiratory failure).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past drowning event and specifies the "washed overboard from canoe or kayak" mechanism.
• This code is for sequelae only; do not use it for the initial acute drowning event.