Person inj wh brd/alit from special construct vehicle, subs

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual during the act of getting on or off a specialized construction vehicle, such as a bulldozer, excavator, or crane. The "D" in the seventh character indicates that this is a subsequent encounter for the injury, meaning the patient is receiving follow-up care after the initial treatment.

Apply this code when a patient presents for ongoing management, follow-up, or rehabilitation related to an injury that occurred while boarding or alighting from a construction vehicle. This could include scenarios like physical therapy for a sprained ankle, wound care for a laceration, or follow-up imaging for a fracture sustained in such an incident.

• Always ensure the seventh character "D" is used for subsequent encounters, not initial (A) or sequela (S).
• Pair this external cause code with an injury code (e.g., fracture, sprain, laceration) to fully describe the patient's condition.
• Document the specific type of construction vehicle involved if known, as this can provide valuable context for the injury.