Drown while in swimming pool, undetermined intent, init

This code signifies an incident where an individual experienced drowning or near-drowning within a swimming pool, and the circumstances surrounding the event (e.g., accidental, self-harm, assault) cannot be determined. It specifically applies to the initial phase of treatment for such an injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents for the first time following a drowning or submersion event that occurred in a swimming pool, and the medical record does not clearly indicate the intent behind the incident. This is appropriate for emergency department visits or initial hospital admissions for this type of injury.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states the incident occurred in a "swimming pool" to justify this specific location code.
• Only use the "undetermined intent" category when the medical record lacks sufficient information to classify the intent as accidental, intentional self-harm, or assault.
• The "A" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for treatment of the injury, not a subsequent visit or sequela.