Person outside 3- or 4- wheeled ATV injured in traf, sequela

This code signifies a delayed or residual health problem resulting from a traffic accident where the patient was an occupant outside of a 3- or 4-wheeled all-terrain vehicle (ATV). This indicates the patient was not seated within the ATV but was, for example, riding on the fender or being towed, at the time of the collision on a public highway or road. The "sequela" aspect means the injury itself occurred in the past, and the current encounter addresses a long-term complication or effect of that original injury.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for chronic pain, neurological deficits, scarring, or other lasting conditions directly attributable to a past traffic accident involving an ATV, where the patient was an external occupant. This code is appropriate for encounters occurring after the initial acute injury has been treated and the patient is presenting for management of the long-term consequences.

• Always use in conjunction with a code describing the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar, paralysis).
• Ensure the "S" (sequela) seventh character is selected for all subsequent encounters addressing the long-term effects.
• Verify documentation clearly states the patient was outside the ATV and the incident was a traffic accident.