Prsn outsd pk-up/van inj in nonclsn trnsp acc in traf, sqla

This code signifies a long-term consequence or late effect stemming from an injury sustained by an individual who was riding on the exterior of a pickup truck or van. The original injury occurred during a non-collision transport accident within a traffic environment, meaning the vehicle itself did not collide with another object or person, but the individual was injured due to factors like falling off or being thrown from the vehicle.

Apply this code when documenting a condition that is a direct result of a past injury meeting the specified criteria, and the original injury event is no longer acute. This is appropriate for chronic pain, permanent disability, or other lasting health problems directly attributable to such an incident.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, scar contracture).
• Ensure the medical record clearly links the current condition to the original non-collision transport accident.
• Verify the patient was indeed on the outside of the vehicle and the original incident was a non-collision transport accident in traffic.