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

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from an injury sustained by an individual who was in the process of entering or exiting a car during a collision with a motorcycle or other two/three-wheeled motor vehicle. These sequelae can manifest months or years after the initial incident, impacting various body systems.

Apply this code when documenting conditions directly attributable to a past injury from such a motor vehicle accident, and the acute phase of the injury has resolved. Examples include chronic pain, limited range of motion, neurological deficits, or psychological conditions that are a direct result of the original collision. This code is appropriate for follow-up care related to these lasting effects.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar formation).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the original car-motorcycle collision.
• The "S" in the seventh character indicates sequela, meaning the patient is being treated for the residual effects of the injury, not the acute injury itself.