Asslt by push/place victim in front of moving object, sqla

This code signifies a long-term consequence or complication arising from an assault where the victim was pushed or placed in the path of a moving object. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but ongoing health issues directly attributable to that specific act of violence are present.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic condition, disability, or psychological sequela that is a direct result of a past assault involving being pushed or placed in front of a moving object. This would be used after the acute phase of the initial injury has passed, and the patient is being treated for the lasting effects.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, neurological deficit, PTSD).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past assault event.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates sequela, meaning the residual effects of a past injury or disease.