Assault by drown after push into swimming pool, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications resulting from an intentional act of pushing an individual into a swimming pool, leading to a near-drowning or submersion event. It signifies that the patient is presenting for care related to the residual physical or psychological sequelae of this specific assault.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for conditions such as anoxic brain injury, chronic respiratory issues, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or other persistent health problems directly attributable to an assault by submersion in a swimming pool. This code is appropriate for encounters occurring after the initial acute treatment phase.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past assault by drowning/submersion.
• Verify the encounter is for the sequela and not the initial injury or acute treatment.