Drown due to being washed ovrbrd from inflatbl crft, sequela

This code indicates long-term health effects or complications arising from a past incident where an individual was washed overboard from a non-powered inflatable craft and subsequently drowned or was submerged. These sequelae can include chronic respiratory issues, neurological damage, or psychological conditions directly attributable to the near-drowning event.

Use this code when documenting a patient's current medical condition that is a direct consequence of a prior drowning or submersion incident involving being washed overboard from a non-powered inflatable craft. This code is appropriate for follow-up care, rehabilitation, or ongoing management of chronic conditions stemming from such an event. It should be assigned after the acute phase of the injury has passed.

• Always assign a secondary code(s) to specify the exact nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic hypoxic encephalopathy, post-traumatic stress disorder).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past drowning/submersion event from an inflatable craft.
• This code is for sequelae only; do not use for the initial acute injury.