Animal-rider injured in collision w ped/anml, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from an injury sustained by an individual riding an animal (e.g., horseback riding) who was involved in a collision with either a pedestrian or another animal. It signifies that the initial injury event has passed, but the patient is still experiencing residual conditions directly attributable to that specific incident.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting for follow-up care, rehabilitation, or treatment of chronic conditions that are a direct consequence of an animal-rider collision with a pedestrian or another animal. This applies when the acute phase of the injury has resolved, and the current encounter addresses the lasting impact.

• Always use in conjunction with a code describing the specific sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain, nonunion fracture).
• Ensure the medical record clearly links the current condition to the past collision event.
• Do not use for the initial acute injury encounter; this code is exclusively for sequelae.