Ped on sktbrd inj in clsn w nonmtr vehicle in traf, sequela

This code signifies long-term health issues or complications arising from a pedestrian on a skateboard being injured in a traffic accident involving another nonmotor vehicle. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but its lasting effects are now being treated or evaluated. Examples include chronic pain, limited mobility, or neurological deficits directly attributable to the original incident.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for conditions that are a direct consequence of the specified accident, occurring after the acute phase of the injury has passed. This includes rehabilitation, ongoing medication management for chronic symptoms, or surgical interventions to correct residual damage. It is appropriate for encounters where the primary focus is on the sequelae, not the initial injury.

• Always use in conjunction with a code identifying the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, fracture nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the original skateboard accident.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates sequela and should be used for complications or conditions arising as a direct result of the initial injury.