Pasngr in 3-whl mv inj pk-up truck, pk-up/van in traf, sqla

This code signifies that a passenger in a three-wheeled motor vehicle sustained injuries from a traffic accident involving a car, pickup truck, or van, and these injuries are now manifesting as a sequela. A sequela refers to a condition that is a direct result of a previous injury or disease.

This code is appropriate when documenting long-term effects or complications arising from an injury sustained by a passenger in a three-wheeled vehicle involved in a collision with a car, pickup truck, or van. It should be used for conditions that are a direct consequence of the initial accident, even if they appear much later.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain, neurological deficit).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past three-wheeled vehicle accident.
• Verify the patient was a passenger, not the driver, and the other vehicle involved was a car, pickup truck, or van.