Person on outside of sp off-rd mv injured in traf, sequela

This code signifies the long-term effects or complications resulting from a traffic accident where an individual was outside of, but injured by, a special all-terrain vehicle (ATV) or other off-road motor vehicle. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience residual conditions directly attributable to that specific incident.

This code is appropriate for documenting sequelae such as chronic pain, permanent disability, scarring, or neurological deficits that are a direct consequence of being struck by or otherwise injured by an ATV or similar off-road vehicle in a traffic accident while not an occupant of the vehicle. It should be used when the acute phase of the injury has passed and the patient is being treated for the lasting effects.

• Always assign an additional code(s) to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., scar, paralysis, chronic pain).
• Ensure the "S" seventh character is used for sequela, indicating the long-term effects of the injury.
• Verify that the patient was outside the off-road vehicle at the time of the traffic accident.