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

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from an individual being injured while riding on the exterior of a large transport vehicle (e.g., train, bus, truck) during a traffic accident involving a pedestrian or animal. It signifies that the initial injury has resolved, but residual conditions or sequelae persist.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for chronic conditions, disabilities, or other lasting health problems directly attributable to such an incident. This applies after the acute phase of the injury has passed and the patient is receiving treatment for the sequela.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code describing the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain, paralysis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past "person on outside of heavy transport vehicle" accident.
• Do not use for initial or acute injury encounters; this code is exclusively for sequelae.