Other mtrcy pasngr inj in clsn with unsp mv in traf, sequela

This code signifies a motorcycle passenger who sustained injuries in a traffic collision involving another motor vehicle, with the encounter being for the sequelae or late effects of that injury. The specific type of motor vehicle involved in the collision is not specified. This code is used when the initial injury has healed, but the patient is still experiencing residual problems or complications directly related to the original trauma.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a motorcycle passenger, injured in a collision with an unspecified motor vehicle, presents for treatment of chronic pain, limited range of motion, nerve damage, or other long-term complications stemming from the original accident. This applies after the acute phase of injury has passed and the patient is no longer receiving active treatment for the initial trauma.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, scar contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly indicates the patient was a passenger and the encounter is for a late effect of the injury.
• Verify the accident involved another motor vehicle and occurred in traffic; if not, a different external cause code may be more appropriate.