Assault by drowning and submersion while in bathtub, init

This code signifies an injury resulting from an intentional act of drowning or submersion, specifically occurring within a bathtub. It indicates that the patient is in the initial phase of receiving active treatment for the injuries sustained from this assault.

This code is appropriate when documenting a patient presenting with injuries, such as aspiration pneumonia, anoxic brain injury, or hypothermia, directly attributable to being forcibly held underwater in a bathtub by another individual. It should be used for the initial encounter for care related to this specific event.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the intent was assault and the location was a bathtub.
• Verify the "A" seventh character is appropriate for the initial phase of treatment.
• Always code any associated injuries or conditions resulting from the drowning/submersion.