Cntct w special construct vehicle in stationry use, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from an injury sustained due to contact with a special construction vehicle (e.g., bulldozer, excavator, crane) while it was not in motion. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but residual problems or conditions persist as a direct result of that past incident.

Use this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, nerve damage, scarring, or functional limitations that are a direct sequela of a previous injury involving a stationary special construction vehicle. This applies 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, scar, fracture nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past contact with the stationary special construction vehicle.
• Do not use this code for the initial encounter or active treatment of the acute injury; use the appropriate acute injury code with the correct seventh character for that phase.