Assault by push/place victim in front of mtr veh, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from an assault where the victim was intentionally pushed or placed in front of a motor vehicle. It signifies that the initial injury event has concluded, but the patient continues to experience residual conditions directly attributable to that specific act of violence.

Use this code when documenting any current health condition, injury, or illness that is a direct consequence of a past assault involving being pushed or placed in front of a motor vehicle. This applies to follow-up encounters for chronic pain, neurological deficits, psychological trauma, or other lasting physical impairments resulting from the original incident.

• Always use this "S" (sequela) seventh character for conditions that are the late effects of the initial injury.
• Code the specific sequela (e.g., fracture nonunion, PTSD, chronic pain) first, followed by this external cause code.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past assault event.