Jump/div into oth water strk surfc causing drown, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from a non-fatal drowning or submersion incident that occurred when an individual jumped or dived into water and struck the water surface. These sequelae can include chronic respiratory issues, neurological damage, or other persistent health problems directly attributable to the initial event.

Use this code when documenting the residual conditions or late effects of a drowning or submersion injury that resulted from jumping or diving into water and impacting the water's surface. This applies to patient encounters where the initial injury has already been treated, and the focus is on managing the ongoing health consequences.

• Always assign a code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic anoxic encephalopathy, persistent pulmonary edema) in addition to this external cause code.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past diving/jumping incident and specifies "sequela."
• This code is for the late effects of the injury, not the initial acute event.