Occup of hv veh inj in clsn w nonmtr vehicle in traf, sqla

This code signifies a long-term effect or complication arising from a traffic accident where an unspecified occupant of a heavy transport vehicle (e.g., bus, truck) was injured in a collision with another non-motor vehicle (e.g., bicycle, animal-drawn vehicle) on a public roadway. It specifically indicates that the injury is no longer acute but has resulted in a sequela.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting for follow-up care or treatment of a condition that is a direct result of an injury sustained in such an accident, and the initial acute injury has resolved. Examples include chronic pain, nerve damage, or limited mobility directly attributable to the past collision.

• Ensure the medical record clearly links the current condition to the specified past traffic accident.
• This code requires a seventh character of 'S' for sequela, indicating the long-term effect of the injury.
• Always code the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, osteoarthritis) first, followed by this external cause code.