Person outside car injured in clsn w SUV nontraf, sequela

This code describes a delayed or residual effect from an injury sustained by an individual who was outside of a car during a collision involving a sport utility vehicle (SUV). The original incident occurred in a non-traffic setting, meaning it did not happen on a public highway or road. This code is used when the sequela, or late effect, of such an injury is being treated.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents for treatment of a long-term complication or residual condition directly resulting from being struck by an SUV while outside of a car in a non-traffic accident. Examples include chronic pain, scar tissue, limited range of motion, or neurological deficits that manifest after the initial injury has healed. It should be assigned for subsequent encounters related to the sequela.

• Always assign an additional code(s) to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, fracture nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly states the patient was outside of a car and the collision involved an SUV in a non-traffic setting.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates this is a sequela code, used for complications or conditions arising as a direct result of a previous injury.