Jump/div into swimming pool strk wall causing drown, init

This code describes an incident where an individual sustains injuries leading to drowning or submersion due to jumping or diving into a swimming pool and striking its wall. It specifically indicates the initial phase of care for such an event.

Apply this code when documenting the initial medical encounter for a patient who experienced a near-drowning or drowning event after impacting the wall of a swimming pool during a jump or dive. This would include emergency room visits, initial hospital admissions, or first outpatient evaluations for these injuries.

• Always assign an external cause code (V90.0-V90.9) to specify the type of watercraft or body of water involved, if applicable, for a more complete picture.
• Remember to also code any associated injuries (e.g., head trauma, spinal cord injury) sustained from striking the wall.
• Ensure the "A" seventh character is used only for the initial encounter for treatment of the injury.