V90.1: Accident to watercraft causing drowning and submersion : passenger ship

The medical condition referred to by ICD-10 code V90.1 pertains to mishaps involving watercraft that result in a person drowning or being submerged underwater. Specifically, this code covers incidents in which an individual was aboard a passenger ship. In such events, a person might inhale water unintentionally, which can block the airways and inhibit normal breathing, leading to oxygen deprivation in the body’s tissues. This can cause the person to lose consciousness and may lead to death if not promptly addressed. Depending on the length and severity of oxygen deprivation experienced, surviving individuals may suffer from varying degrees of brain damage or other organ failure. This is a traumatic event often resulting from accidents or emergencies on the passenger ship, and not a disease or contagious condition.