Accidental drowning and submersion while in bath-tub, init

This code signifies an unintentional incident where an individual experiences respiratory impairment due to immersion in water within a bathtub, leading to drowning or near-drowning. It specifically applies to the initial phase of treatment for such an event.

Use this code for patients presenting to an emergency department or admitted for care following an accidental drowning or near-drowning that occurred in a bathtub. This includes scenarios where the patient was found unresponsive or in respiratory distress after being submerged in bathwater.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the incident occurred in a bathtub and was accidental.
• Verify the encounter is the initial treatment for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Distinguish from drowning in other bodies of water (e.g., swimming pool, natural body of water) which have different codes.