Person outsd 3-whl mv inj in clsn w ped/anml in traf, sqla

This code signifies a delayed or residual condition resulting from an injury sustained by an individual who was an occupant (not the driver) of a three-wheeled motor vehicle involved in a traffic accident with a pedestrian or animal. The initial injury occurred while the person was positioned on the exterior of the vehicle.

Apply this code when documenting a chronic or long-term consequence directly attributable to an injury from the specified accident type, occurring after the acute phase of treatment. Examples include persistent pain, nerve damage, or limited mobility that developed or continues after the initial injury to an outside occupant of a three-wheeled motor vehicle.

• Ensure the documentation clearly links the current condition to the original traffic accident involving a three-wheeled vehicle and a pedestrian/animal.
• Verify the patient was an "outside occupant" – not the driver or a passenger within an enclosed cabin.
• This "S" seventh character indicates sequela; use it only for conditions that are a late effect of the initial injury.