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

This code indicates a long-term consequence or complication arising from a car driver's injury sustained in a traffic accident involving a two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle. It signifies that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience residual effects directly attributable to that specific incident.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's current medical condition that is a sequela of an injury they sustained as a car driver in a collision with a motorcycle, scooter, or similar vehicle. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the primary focus is on managing or treating these lasting effects, rather than the acute injury itself.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar contracture, neurological deficit).
• Ensure the medical record clearly links the current condition to the past motor vehicle accident.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates sequela and is mandatory for this code category.