Self-harm by drown while in swimming pool, sequela

This code signifies the long-term effects or complications arising from an intentional act of self-harm involving drowning or submersion that occurred specifically within a swimming pool. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient is now experiencing residual conditions directly attributable to that event.

Use this code when documenting conditions such as anoxic brain injury, chronic respiratory issues, or neurological deficits that are a direct consequence of a past self-inflicted drowning or submersion incident in a swimming pool. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the acute phase of the injury has passed.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific residual condition (e.g., anoxic brain damage).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past intentional self-harm by drowning in a swimming pool.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; it is exclusively for sequelae.