Driver of 3-whl mv inj in clsn w ped/anml nontraf, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from an injury sustained by the driver of a three-wheeled motor vehicle. The original injury occurred during a collision with either a pedestrian or an animal, specifically in a non-traffic setting such as a private driveway, parking lot, or farm.

Apply this code when documenting conditions that are a direct consequence of an injury sustained in the described accident, and these conditions manifest after the acute phase of the injury has passed. Examples include chronic pain, scar tissue complications, or persistent neurological deficits resulting from the initial impact.

• This "S" seventh character indicates a sequela, meaning the residual effects of an old injury, not the acute injury itself.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the specified past accident involving a three-wheeled vehicle and a pedestrian or animal in a non-traffic area.
• Always code the specific nature of the sequela first, followed by this external cause code.