Self-harm by drown after jump into swimming pool, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from a deliberate act of self-harm by drowning or submersion, specifically when the incident involved jumping into a swimming pool. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing physical or psychological sequelae directly attributable to this past event.

Use this code for patients presenting with chronic conditions, disabilities, or mental health disorders that are a direct consequence of a prior intentional self-harm attempt by drowning in a swimming pool. This would include conditions like anoxic brain injury, aspiration pneumonia complications, or severe psychological trauma requiring ongoing treatment, where the original event occurred in the past and the patient is now being treated for its lasting impact.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current sequela to the past intentional self-harm event by drowning in a swimming pool.
• Always code the specific sequela (e.g., anoxic brain injury, PTSD) first, followed by this code as a secondary diagnosis to indicate the external cause of the sequela.
• Verify the "S" seventh character for sequela, indicating that the patient is being treated for the residual effects of the injury, not the acute injury itself.