Drown due to being washed ovrbrd from unpowr wtrcrft, sqla

This code signifies the long-term effects or complications arising from an incident where an individual was washed overboard from a non-motorized watercraft (e.g., kayak, canoe, rowboat) and subsequently experienced drowning or submersion. These sequelae can include chronic respiratory issues, neurological damage, or psychological conditions directly attributable to the original event.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition that is a direct consequence of a past drowning or submersion incident from being washed overboard from an unpowered vessel. This applies to follow-up care for conditions like anoxic brain injury, persistent lung damage, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) stemming from such an event.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past drowning/submersion event from an unpowered watercraft.
• Do not use for initial encounters or acute phases of the drowning/submersion; this code is specifically for sequelae.