Jump/div from boat striking bottom causing drown, subs

This code describes a follow-up encounter for a patient who experienced a drowning or near-drowning event after jumping or diving from a boat and striking the bottom. It indicates that the initial injury and subsequent submersion were due to this specific mechanism.

This code is appropriate for documenting subsequent care related to complications, ongoing treatment, or follow-up assessments for a patient previously diagnosed with injuries from this type of incident. Examples include managing respiratory complications, neurological sequelae, or psychological distress stemming from the initial event.

• Ensure documentation clearly indicates this is a subsequent encounter for the specified injury.
• Always code with an external cause code (V90.-) to specify the type of boat involved.
• Consider additional codes for specific injuries sustained (e.g., fractures, anoxic brain injury).