Oth nonpowered-aircraft accidents injuring occupant, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication arising from an accident involving a non-powered aircraft (e.g., glider, hang glider, paraglider) where the individual was an occupant. It is used to report the residual effects or late complications of such an injury, rather than the initial acute injury itself.

Apply this code when documenting conditions that are a direct consequence of a nonpowered-aircraft accident, occurring after the acute phase of the injury has passed. Examples include chronic pain, neurological deficits, or orthopedic deformities that developed as a result of the original accident. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters related to these lasting effects.

• Always use in conjunction with a code describing the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, fracture malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past nonpowered-aircraft accident.
• Do not use for initial injury encounters; those require acute injury codes.