Person outsd hv veh inj in clsn w nonmtr veh in traf, sqla

This code signifies a long-term consequence or complication arising from an injury sustained by an individual who was located outside of a large transport vehicle (e.g., bus, train, semi-truck) during a traffic collision. The collision specifically involved another non-motorized vehicle (e.g., bicycle, animal-drawn vehicle). The "sequela" indicates that the current encounter is for treatment of a residual condition from the original injury.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for chronic pain, permanent disability, scar revision, or other lasting effects directly attributable to an injury sustained in such an accident. This applies to situations where the patient was, for example, a pedestrian hit by a bicycle that then collided with a bus, and the current visit addresses a persistent issue from that incident.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, fracture nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the original traffic accident and the specific circumstances (person outside heavy transport, collision with non-motor vehicle).
• Verify that the encounter is for a sequela and not the initial treatment of the acute injury, which would use an acute injury code.