Prsn brd/alit hv veh injured in nonclsn trnsp acc, sequela

This code signifies a long-term consequence or complication arising from an injury sustained by an individual while getting on or off a large transport vehicle (e.g., bus, train, semi-truck) in an accident that did not involve a collision with another object or vehicle. It indicates that the initial injury has led to a persistent health problem or condition.

This code is appropriate when documenting a sequela, such as chronic pain, permanent disability, or a scar, that is directly attributable to an injury sustained during the act of boarding or alighting a heavy transport vehicle in a non-collision incident. This would include injuries from falls, slips, or being caught in a door, where the initial event occurred years prior and the patient is now presenting for treatment of the lasting effect.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, fracture nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past non-collision transport accident involving boarding/alighting a heavy vehicle.
• Verify the "S" seventh character is appropriate for sequela, indicating the long-term effects of the initial injury.