Unsp pedl cyclst inj in nonclsn trnsp acc nontraf, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health problem or complication resulting from an injury sustained by an unspecified pedal cyclist in a non-collision transportation incident that occurred in a non-traffic area. The original injury was not due to a crash with another vehicle or object, but rather an event like falling off the bicycle, and the sequela is a persistent condition directly attributable to that past event.

Apply this code when documenting a chronic or residual condition (e.g., chronic pain, limited range of motion, nerve damage) that is a direct consequence of a past bicycle-related injury. The original incident must have been a non-collision event (e.g., loss of balance, chain coming off) and occurred off a public roadway, such as in a park, private driveway, or backyard. This code is appropriate when the initial injury has healed, but its lasting effects are still present and require ongoing medical attention.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., M25.561 for chronic pain in right knee).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past non-collision, non-traffic bicycle accident.
• Verify the "S" seventh character is appropriate for sequela, indicating the long-term effects of the injury.