Occup of special industrial vehicle injured nontraf, sequela

This code indicates a long-term consequence or complication arising from an injury sustained by an unspecified individual who was in a specialized industrial vehicle. The original incident was a non-traffic accident, meaning it did not occur on a public roadway. The "sequela" aspect signifies that the current encounter is for treatment of a residual condition from that past injury.

Use this code when documenting a patient encounter for a chronic condition, disability, or late effect directly attributable to an injury sustained as an unspecified occupant of a special industrial vehicle in a non-traffic accident. This applies when the initial injury has healed, but its lasting impact is being addressed. Examples include chronic pain, limited mobility, or organ damage resulting from such an incident.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past industrial vehicle accident.
• Verify the accident was non-traffic and involved a special industrial vehicle (e.g., forklift, bulldozer, mining equipment) and the occupant's specific role is unknown.