Fall into swimming pool striking bottom causing drown, subs

This code signifies an injury sustained from an accidental fall into a swimming pool, specifically where the individual struck the bottom of the pool, leading to drowning or near-drowning. It indicates that the patient is presenting for follow-up care after the initial injury.

Apply this code for subsequent visits related to complications, rehabilitation, or ongoing management following a fall into a swimming pool with impact and submersion. This includes follow-up for respiratory issues, neurological sequelae, or other conditions stemming from the initial incident.

• Ensure documentation clearly states this is a subsequent encounter for the specified injury.
• Always code with an external cause code (V90.0xx) to fully describe the circumstances of the fall.
• Do not use for the initial encounter; a different seventh character is required for the initial treatment.