Person outsd 3-whl mv inj in clsn w 2/3-whl mv nontraf, sqla

This code signifies a long-term complication or condition arising from an individual being outside of a three-wheeled motor vehicle (e.g., a motorcycle with a sidecar, a trike) when it collided with another two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle. The original accident occurred in a non-traffic environment, such as a private driveway, parking lot, or off-road area. The sequela could be a chronic pain syndrome, permanent disability, or other lasting health issue directly attributable to the initial injury.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a residual condition or late effect directly resulting from an injury sustained in the described non-traffic accident. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters occurring after the initial injury has healed, but its lasting consequences are being treated or evaluated. It indicates that the patient is experiencing a sequela, not the acute injury itself.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar contracture).
• Ensure the medical record clearly documents the original accident's circumstances (non-traffic, vehicles involved, patient's position) and the causal link to the current sequela.
• The "S" seventh character indicates sequela and should be used for complications or conditions that arise as a direct result of an injury, after the acute phase has passed.