Striking against wall of swimming pool causing drown, subs

This code describes a patient who has experienced drowning or submersion due to striking against the wall of a swimming pool. The "D" suffix indicates that this is a subsequent encounter for the injury, meaning the patient is receiving follow-up care after the initial treatment.

Use this code for patients presenting for ongoing management, rehabilitation, or follow-up appointments related to a drowning or submersion event that occurred when they struck a swimming pool wall. This includes scenarios where the patient is being monitored for long-term respiratory complications, neurological deficits, or other sequelae from the initial incident.

• Always use an external cause code (V90.-) in conjunction with this code to fully describe the circumstances of the incident.
• Ensure the "D" seventh character is appropriate for subsequent care, not initial treatment or sequela.
• Document the specific nature of the drowning/submersion and any associated injuries.