W16.331D
ICD-10-CMFall into other water striking wall causing drowning and submersion, subsequent encounter
This code describes an injury where a patient has fallen into a body of water, specifically striking a wall, which then led to drowning or near-drowning. This particular code is used for follow-up care after the initial injury has been treated.
Apply this code for subsequent encounters related to complications, follow-up care, or rehabilitation stemming from a fall into water that involved striking a wall and resulted in drowning or submersion. This includes scenarios such as ongoing respiratory issues, neurological deficits, or psychological sequelae.
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