Drown after fall into swimming pool, undet intent, sequela

This code signifies the long-term effects or complications arising from an incident where an individual experienced drowning or near-drowning after an accidental fall into a swimming pool. The intent of the fall and subsequent submersion is undetermined, meaning it's not definitively known if it was accidental, self-harm, or assault. This code is used to report the sequelae, not the initial event itself.

Use this code when documenting conditions such as anoxic brain injury, aspiration pneumonia, or other chronic respiratory issues that are directly attributable to a past drowning or near-drowning event in a swimming pool. This code is appropriate for follow-up care and rehabilitation related to the lasting impact of the incident. It should be assigned after the acute phase of the injury has passed.

• Always assign a primary code for the specific sequela (e.g., G93.1 for anoxic brain damage) followed by this external cause code.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past drowning event and specifies the swimming pool as the location.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates sequela; do not use this code for initial encounters or subsequent encounters for the acute injury.