Car passenger injured in clsn w ped/anml in traf, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication arising from a past traffic accident where a car passenger was injured in a collision involving a pedestrian or an animal. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient is now experiencing a residual effect directly attributable to that specific incident.

Apply this code when documenting a current condition that is a direct consequence of a car passenger's injury from a past collision with a pedestrian or animal. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing chronic pain, neurological deficits, or other lasting impairments stemming from the original accident. Do not use for the initial acute injury.

• Always use in conjunction with a code describing the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar, neurological deficit).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past traffic accident involving a pedestrian or animal.
• This code is for the passenger in the car, not the pedestrian or animal involved.