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

This code describes a drowning or submersion event that occurred as a result of jumping or diving into a swimming pool and striking a wall. It specifically indicates that this is not the initial injury encounter, but rather a follow-up visit for care related to the original incident. The patient experienced respiratory compromise or other sequelae from the submersion.

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient presents for ongoing treatment or evaluation of complications arising from a previous incident of drowning or submersion after striking a swimming pool wall while jumping or diving. This includes follow-up appointments for respiratory issues, neurological deficits, or other long-term effects.

• Always assign an external cause code (W16.531) in conjunction with an injury code (e.g., T75.1XXA for nonfatal drowning).
• Ensure the "D" seventh character is used only for subsequent encounters after the initial treatment of the acute injury.
• Verify documentation clearly states the mechanism of injury (jumping/diving, striking wall) and the location (swimming pool).