Person outsd hv veh inj in nonclsn trnsp acc in traf, sqla

This code describes injuries sustained by an individual who was outside of a large transport vehicle (e.g., bus, truck, train) during a non-collision incident in a traffic setting. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used for complications or conditions arising as a direct result of such an accident, occurring after the acute phase of the injury.

Apply this code when documenting long-term effects or chronic conditions stemming from an incident where a person was injured while not inside a heavy transport vehicle, and the vehicle was involved in a non-collision traffic accident. Examples include chronic pain, paralysis, or organ damage directly attributable to being struck by, falling from, or being otherwise injured by a heavy transport vehicle without a direct collision with another vehicle.

• Always use in conjunction with a code describing the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, fracture nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past non-collision transport accident.
• The "S" in the seventh character indicates sequela; do not use for initial encounters or subsequent encounters for active treatment.