In simple words: This code indicates an assault where someone was intentionally drowned or held underwater.

Assault by drowning and submersion. This code is used to classify injuries inflicted by another person with intent to injure or kill by drowning or submersion.

Example 1: A patient presents with signs of near-drowning and evidence of physical trauma consistent with being held underwater by another person. The patient reports being assaulted and forcibly submerged., A patient is found unconscious in a body of water. Subsequent investigation reveals evidence of a struggle and witness testimonies confirm the patient was pushed into the water by an assailant with the intent to drown them., A patient is brought to the emergency room after being rescued from a bathtub. They have bruises on their arms and neck and claim they were held underwater by another individual during a domestic dispute.

Documentation should include details of the injuries sustained, evidence of the assault (e.g., witness statements, physical signs of struggle), and any medical interventions performed. It's crucial to clearly link the injuries to the assault by drowning/submersion.

** This code excludes injuries due to legal intervention (Y35.-), operations of war (Y36.-), and terrorism (Y38.-).It's essential to distinguish between accidental drowning and assault by drowning and submersion.This requires careful consideration of the circumstances surrounding the event, and supporting evidence.