Jump/div into swim pool strk surfc causing drown, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from a drowning or near-drowning incident that occurred due to jumping or diving into a swimming pool and striking the water surface. It signifies a past event where the patient experienced submersion and respiratory impairment in a pool environment, leading to persistent health issues.

Use this code when documenting a patient's current medical condition that is a direct consequence of a previous incident of drowning or near-drowning in a swimming pool, specifically from striking the water surface. This applies to follow-up care for conditions such as anoxic brain injury, chronic respiratory issues, or other sequelae directly attributable to the original event.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past drowning event in a swimming pool.
• Do not use for initial encounters or acute care of the drowning event itself; this code is exclusively for sequelae.