Person injured in oth transport acc w non-mv, sequela

This code signifies a late effect or complication arising from an injury sustained in a transport accident that did not involve a motor vehicle. The original incident could have been a collision or a non-collision event, such as falling from a bicycle or being struck by a train, where the patient was a pedestrian or occupant of a non-motorized conveyance. The "S" at the end indicates that this is a sequela code, meaning it's used for conditions that are residual effects of a past injury.

Use this code when documenting a current condition or complication directly resulting from a previous transport accident involving a non-motor vehicle. This applies to follow-up encounters for chronic pain, scar tissue, limited range of motion, or other long-term issues stemming from the initial injury. It's appropriate when the acute phase of the original injury has passed, and the patient is being treated for the lasting consequences.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code(s) identifying the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, fracture nonunion).
• Ensure the medical record clearly links the current condition to a past non-motor vehicle transport accident.
• Do not use this code for the initial encounter or active treatment of the acute injury; use the acute injury codes instead.