Pedl cyc driver injured in clsn w hv veh nontraf, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late-developing health condition resulting from a pedal cyclist being injured in a collision with a large commercial vehicle (e.g., truck, bus) that occurred outside of a public roadway. The initial injury event happened in a non-traffic setting, such as a private driveway, parking lot, or industrial area. The sequela could manifest as chronic pain, neurological deficits, or permanent physical limitations directly attributable to the original accident.

Apply this code when documenting conditions that are residual effects of an injury sustained by a pedal cyclist in a non-traffic collision involving a heavy transport vehicle or bus, and the patient is presenting for treatment of these lasting effects. This would be used for follow-up care long after the initial injury has healed, but its consequences persist. Examples include chronic back pain from a spinal fracture, post-concussion syndrome, or an amputated limb requiring prosthetic management, all stemming from the specified accident.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code(s) for the specific residual condition(s) being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the original non-traffic accident involving a pedal cycle and a heavy transport vehicle/bus.
• Verify the accident occurred in a non-traffic environment; otherwise, a different external cause code category would be appropriate.