Person outside special construct vehicle inj nontraf, subs

This code describes an individual who sustained an injury while positioned outside of a special construction vehicle (e.g., bulldozer, excavator, road grader) during a non-traffic incident. The "D" seventh character indicates this is a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving follow-up care for an injury initially treated elsewhere.

Use this code when documenting ongoing treatment, such as wound care, physical therapy, or medication management, for an injury sustained by a worker or bystander who was outside a construction vehicle when it was involved in an accident not occurring on a public roadway. This applies to incidents like being struck by the vehicle, falling from it, or being caught between the vehicle and another object on a construction site.

• Ensure the accident occurred off a public highway or road to qualify as a "nontraffic" event.
• Verify the patient was outside the vehicle at the time of injury, not an occupant.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter for the injury, not the initial treatment.