Person injured wh brd/alit from aircraft, sequela

This code indicates a long-term consequence or complication arising from an injury sustained by an individual during the process of getting on or off an aircraft. It signifies that the initial injury has resolved, but its lasting effects are still present and require ongoing medical attention.

Apply this code when documenting a sequela, such as chronic pain, limited mobility, or a permanent disability, that is directly attributable to an injury that occurred while boarding or alighting from an airplane, helicopter, or other aircraft. This would be used in conjunction with a code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar, nonunion of fracture).

• Always assign a code for the specific sequela first, followed by this external cause code.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past injury sustained during aircraft boarding/alighting.
• This code is for the sequela of the injury, not the initial injury itself.