Driver of special industr vehicle injured nontraf, sequela

This code indicates a long-term consequence or complication arising from an injury sustained by the driver of a specialized industrial vehicle (e.g., forklift, bulldozer, crane) in an accident that did not occur on a public roadway. The injury itself occurred in the past, and the patient is now presenting with a residual effect directly attributable to that incident.

Use this code when documenting a patient's current condition that is a sequela of an injury previously sustained while operating an industrial vehicle in a non-traffic setting. This would apply, for example, if a patient presents with chronic pain, limited range of motion, or nerve damage years after being injured in a forklift accident within a warehouse.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar, deformity).
• Ensure the medical record clearly links the current condition to the past industrial vehicle accident.
• Verify the accident occurred in a non-traffic environment, such as a construction site, factory, or private property.