Person outsd 3-whl mv inj in clsn w nonmtr veh nontraf, sqla

This code describes a delayed or residual effect from an injury sustained by an individual who was an occupant (specifically, on the outside) of a three-wheeled motor vehicle. The injury occurred during a collision with another non-motorized vehicle, such as a bicycle or animal-drawn vehicle, in a location not considered a public highway or road.

Apply this code when documenting a sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain, limited range of motion) resulting from an accident where the patient was an external occupant of a three-wheeled motor vehicle involved in a collision with a non-motor vehicle in a private or off-road setting. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the initial injury has been treated.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the patient's role as an "outside occupant" and the involvement of a "three-wheeled motor vehicle" and "other nonmotor vehicle."
• Verify the accident occurred in a "nontraffic" location to differentiate from incidents on public roadways.