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

This code signifies a long-term or late-occurring health condition resulting from a car passenger being involved in a traffic accident with a motorcycle or moped. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but residual effects or complications persist.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic condition, disability, or complication directly attributable to an old injury sustained as a car passenger in a collision with a two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle. This is used after the acute phase of the injury has passed and the patient is receiving treatment for the sequela.

• Always use in conjunction with a code describing the specific sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain, paralysis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past motor vehicle accident.
• This "S" seventh character indicates sequela and should be used for complications or conditions arising as a direct result of the initial injury, after the acute phase has ended.