Other powered aircraft accidents injuring occupant, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication resulting from an occupant's injury sustained in an accident involving a powered aircraft other than a helicopter, ultralight, or military aircraft. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but its lasting effects are still present and require ongoing medical attention.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's current medical condition that is a direct consequence of an injury suffered as an occupant in a non-helicopter/ultralight/military powered aircraft accident. This would be used for conditions like chronic pain, limited mobility, neurological deficits, or psychological sequelae that are directly attributable to the past accident.

• This code is exclusively for sequelae, meaning the acute injury has passed and the residual effects are being treated.
• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past powered aircraft accident.