Bather struck by powered watercraft, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication resulting from an individual, while bathing or swimming, being struck by a powered watercraft. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but its lasting effects are still present and require ongoing medical attention.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic injury, disability, or other health sequela directly attributable to a past incident where they were hit by a motorboat, jet ski, or similar powered vessel while in the water. This applies to follow-up encounters for conditions such as chronic pain, nerve damage, or orthopedic issues stemming from the original trauma.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, fracture nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past watercraft incident.
• Do not use for initial encounters or acute injuries; those require acute injury codes from the V94 category.