Ped on sktbrd injured in clsn w 2/3-whl mv nontraf, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from an injury sustained by a pedestrian on a skateboard who was involved in a collision with a motorcycle, scooter, or similar vehicle. The accident occurred in a non-traffic area, such as a parking lot or private property. This code is used when the initial injury has healed, but the patient continues to experience residual problems directly attributable to that specific event.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for conditions like chronic pain, limited range of motion, neurological deficits, or scarring that are a direct consequence of the original skateboard-motor vehicle collision. This is appropriate for encounters where the focus is on managing the lasting impact of the past injury, not the acute injury itself.

• Ensure the documentation clearly links the current sequela to the specific past accident involving a skateboarder and a two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in a non-traffic setting.
• Always code the nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar, malunion) first, followed by this external cause code.
• Verify that the accident occurred in a non-traffic area to differentiate from similar traffic accident codes.