Ultralt/microlt/pwr-glider clsn injuring occupant, sequela

This code signifies a past injury sustained by an occupant in an ultralight, microlight, or powered-glider collision. It indicates that the patient is now presenting for care related to the long-term effects or complications of that original incident. This is not for the acute injury itself, but for conditions arising as a consequence.

Apply this code when a patient is being treated for a sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar tissue, neurological deficit, psychological trauma) directly resulting from a collision involving these specific types of aircraft. This would be used in conjunction with a code for the specific sequela being treated. Do not use for the initial treatment of the acute injury.

• Always assign a code for the specific sequela (e.g., pain, fracture nonunion, PTSD) in addition to this external cause code.
• Ensure the "S" seventh character is appropriate for sequela; do not use for initial or subsequent encounters.
• Verify the aircraft type involved was specifically an ultralight, microlight, or powered-glider to ensure code accuracy.