Occup of hv veh injured in clsn w ped/anml nontraf, sequela

This code signifies a long-term consequence or complication arising from an injury sustained by an unspecified occupant of a heavy transport vehicle. The original injury occurred during a non-traffic accident collision with either a pedestrian or an animal. The "sequela" aspect indicates that the current encounter is for a residual condition directly resulting from that past event.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents for treatment of a chronic condition, disability, or late effect directly attributable to an injury sustained as an occupant of a heavy transport vehicle (e.g., bus, truck) in a non-traffic accident involving a pedestrian or animal. Examples include chronic pain, limited range of motion, or neurological deficits that developed after the initial injury.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past heavy transport vehicle accident.
• Verify that the accident was indeed a "non-traffic" event and involved a pedestrian or animal, as specified.