Other mtrcy driver inj pick-up truck/van in traf, sequela

This code describes a past injury sustained by a motorcycle driver who was involved in a traffic accident with a car, pickup truck, or van, and is now presenting for treatment of a residual condition or complication directly related to that prior collision. It signifies that the initial acute injury has resolved, but long-term effects persist.

Apply this code when a motorcycle driver, previously injured in a collision with a car, pickup, or van, is being treated for a sequela such as chronic pain, scar tissue complications, limited range of motion, or neurological deficits stemming from that specific accident. This code is appropriate for follow-up care long after the initial injury has healed.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past motorcycle accident with a car, pickup, or van.
• The "S" seventh character indicates sequela, meaning the patient is being seen for a late effect of the injury.