Prsn brd/alit a 3-whl mv inj in clsn w 2/3-whl mv, sequela

This code signifies a long-term consequence or complication arising from an injury sustained by an individual who was either getting on or off a three-wheeled motor vehicle. The original injury occurred during a collision involving another two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle. This code is used when the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the patient is now experiencing residual effects.

Apply this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, paralysis, scar contractures, or functional limitations that are directly attributable to an injury sustained in the described motor vehicle accident. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the focus is on managing the lasting impact of the initial trauma. Do not use this code for the initial acute injury encounter.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) identifying the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, paralysis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past accident involving the specified vehicle types.
• Verify the patient's role as "boarding or alighting" a three-wheeled motor vehicle at the time of the original collision.