Driver of 3-whl mv inj in clsn w pedl cyc nontraf, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late effect of an injury sustained by the driver of a three-wheeled motor vehicle. The original incident involved a collision with a pedal cycle, occurring in a location not typically used for traffic, such as a private driveway or parking lot.

Apply this code when documenting a condition or complication that arises as a direct result of the specified motor vehicle accident, occurring after the acute phase of the injury. This includes chronic pain, scar contractures, or ongoing functional limitations directly attributable to the original collision.

• Ensure the "S" seventh character is appropriate for sequela; do not use for initial or subsequent encounters for the acute injury.
• Always code the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion) first, followed by this external cause code.
• Verify the accident occurred in a "nontraffic" area; if it was on a public road, a different external cause code would be required.