Motorized mobility scooter colliding w statnry obj, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication resulting from an injury sustained when a motorized mobility scooter struck a non-moving object. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but its lasting effects, such as chronic pain, disability, or functional impairment, are still present and require ongoing medical attention.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's current medical condition directly attributable to a past collision involving a motorized mobility scooter and a stationary object. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the sequelae of the original injury are being treated, rather than the acute injury itself.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar, nonunion fracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past motorized mobility scooter accident.
• Do not use for acute injuries; this code is exclusively for the long-term effects.