Drown due to being washed ovrbrd from unsp wtrcrft, sequela

This code signifies the long-term health consequences or complications arising from a past incident where an individual was washed overboard from an unspecified watercraft and subsequently drowned or experienced near-drowning. These sequelae can include chronic respiratory issues, neurological deficits, or psychological trauma that persist after the initial event.

Apply this code when documenting conditions that are a direct result of a previous drowning or near-drowning incident caused by being washed overboard from a watercraft, and the specific type of watercraft is not known or documented. This code is used for follow-up care or when the sequela is the primary reason for the current encounter, occurring after the acute phase of the injury.

• Always append the appropriate seventh character 'S' for sequela, indicating a complication or condition arising from a previous injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past drowning/submersion event and specifies the "washed overboard" mechanism.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute drowning event; use an acute drowning code for the initial encounter.