Strike wall of swimming pool causing drown, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from a drowning or near-drowning incident that occurred when an individual struck the wall of a swimming pool. It signifies that the patient is presenting for care related to residual conditions directly attributable to this specific type of water-related trauma.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient experiencing sequelae such as anoxic brain injury, chronic respiratory issues, or neurological deficits that resulted from a drowning event caused by striking a swimming pool wall. This code is appropriate for encounters occurring after the initial acute phase of the injury.

• Always use in conjunction with a code describing the specific sequela (e.g., G93.1 for anoxic brain damage).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past drowning event and the specific mechanism of injury (striking pool wall).
• This "S" extension indicates sequela and should be used for complications or conditions that are a direct result of the initial injury, even if they manifest much later.