Fall into swimming pool strk bottom causing drown, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from an incident where an individual fell into a swimming pool, struck the bottom, and experienced drowning and submersion. It signifies the lasting health issues directly attributable to this specific type of pool accident.

Use this code when documenting conditions or symptoms that are a direct consequence of a past fall into a swimming pool with subsequent drowning and submersion, such as chronic respiratory issues, neurological deficits, or other persistent sequelae. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the initial injury has been treated.

• Requires a seventh character "S" to indicate sequela, meaning the residual effects of a past injury.
• Do not use for the initial encounter or subsequent active treatment of the acute injury.
• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated.