Assault by drown after push into swimming pool, subs

This code describes injuries sustained from an intentional act of being pushed into a swimming pool, leading to drowning or near-drowning. It specifically applies to follow-up care for complications or ongoing treatment related to this assault.

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient presents for treatment of conditions directly resulting from being assaulted by drowning and submersion in a swimming pool. This includes follow-up for respiratory complications, neurological damage, or other injuries sustained during the initial event.

• Ensure documentation clearly indicates the assaultive nature and the specific location (swimming pool).
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use the "A" seventh character.
• Always code any associated injuries or conditions, such as aspiration pneumonia or hypoxic brain injury, in addition to this external cause code.