Unsp drowning and submersion, undetermined intent, init

This code signifies a drowning or submersion event where the specific circumstances (e.g., accidental, self-harm, assault) cannot be determined. It indicates that the patient's encounter with the healthcare system for this event is the initial one.

Use this code when a patient presents with a drowning or submersion injury, and the medical record lacks sufficient documentation to establish the intent (e.g., accidental, intentional self-harm, assault). This is appropriate for the initial evaluation and treatment of such an event.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states the intent is "undetermined" or "unspecified."
• Do not use if the intent can be clearly identified as accidental, self-harm, or assault.
• The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter; use subsequent encounter codes for follow-up care.