Ped on foot inj pick-up truck, pk-up/van in traf, sequela

This code describes a pedestrian who sustained injuries as a result of being struck by a car, pickup truck, or van in a traffic accident, where the current encounter is for the management of a sequela (late effect) of that initial injury. This indicates that the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the patient is now being treated for a residual condition or complication directly stemming from the original incident.

Use this code when documenting care for a patient presenting with a chronic condition, disability, or complication that is a direct consequence of being hit by a car, pickup truck, or van as a pedestrian in a traffic accident. Examples include ongoing pain, limited range of motion, neurological deficits, or psychological sequelae from the original trauma. This code is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing these long-term effects.

• Always assign an additional code(s) to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar, nonunion of fracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past pedestrian-vehicle accident.
• The "S" in the seventh character indicates sequela; do not use for initial or subsequent encounters for the acute injury.