Person outsd hv veh inj in clsn w ped/anml nontraf, sequela

This code describes a long-term complication or condition arising from an injury sustained by an individual who was outside of a heavy transport vehicle (e.g., truck, bus) during a collision with a pedestrian or animal. The original incident occurred in a non-traffic setting, meaning it did not happen on a public roadway. The sequela could manifest as chronic pain, permanent disability, or other lasting effects directly attributable to the initial injury.

Apply this code when documenting a current condition or symptom that is a direct consequence of an injury sustained in the described non-traffic accident involving a heavy transport vehicle and a pedestrian or animal. This is used for follow-up care, rehabilitation, or any encounter addressing the long-term effects of the initial event. It is appropriate when the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the patient is experiencing residual problems.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar, malunion).
• Ensure the medical record clearly links the current condition to the original non-traffic accident involving a heavy transport vehicle and a pedestrian or animal.
• Verify that the original incident was indeed a "nontraffic accident" and not on a public highway or road.