Other accident with wheelchair (powered), sequela

This code indicates a health condition or injury that is a residual effect of a previous accident involving a powered wheelchair. It signifies that the initial incident occurred in the past, and the patient is now presenting with a long-term complication directly attributable to that event.

Apply this code when documenting a current diagnosis that is a sequela of an "other" type of accident (e.g., a non-collision, non-fall incident) involving a powered wheelchair. This would be used for conditions like chronic pain, nerve damage, or a permanent disability resulting from the original accident.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, fracture nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past powered wheelchair accident.
• Do not use for acute injuries from a recent accident; those require acute injury codes.