Prsn brd/alit hv veh inj in clsn w statnry object, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from an injury sustained by an individual who was in the process of getting on or off a large transport vehicle (e.g., bus, train) when it collided with a stationary object. These sequelae could include chronic pain, neurological deficits, or functional limitations directly attributable to the original incident.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting for treatment of a condition that is a direct consequence of an injury sustained during a collision involving a heavy transport vehicle and a fixed object, where the patient was boarding or alighting. This applies to follow-up encounters for chronic issues related to the initial trauma, occurring after the acute phase of the injury has passed.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code(s) identifying the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the original boarding/alighting heavy transport vehicle collision.
• This code is for sequelae only; do not use for initial or subsequent encounters during the active treatment of the acute injury.