Car driver injured in clsn w 2/3-whl mv nontraf, sequela

This code signifies a long-term consequence or complication arising from an injury sustained by a car driver in a collision with a motorcycle or moped. The original incident occurred in a location not typically used for public traffic, such as a private driveway, parking lot, or off-road area. The "S" at the end indicates that this is a sequela code, meaning it describes a residual condition rather than the acute injury.

Apply this code when documenting a chronic condition, disability, or late effect directly attributable to an injury sustained by a car driver in the specified type of nontraffic accident. This would be used after the initial acute injury has healed, but a lasting impact remains. Examples include chronic pain, limited range of motion, or neurological deficits resulting from the original collision.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, fracture nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past nontraffic collision involving a car and a two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle.
• Verify the accident occurred in a "nontraffic" area; incidents on public roads require different external cause codes.