Car driver injured in clsn w pick-up truck nontraf, sequela

This code indicates a long-term consequence or complication arising from an injury sustained by a car driver in a collision with a pickup truck. The original incident occurred in a non-traffic setting, such as a private driveway, parking lot, or farm. The "sequela" aspect signifies that the current encounter addresses a residual condition directly attributable to that past accident.

Use this code when documenting a patient encounter for a car driver presenting with a chronic condition, disability, or late effect directly resulting from a previous collision with a pickup truck in a non-traffic area. This applies when the initial acute injury has healed, but its lasting impact is being treated or evaluated. Examples include chronic pain, limited range of motion, neurological deficits, or psychological sequelae from the original non-traffic accident.

• Always sequence the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar, paralysis) first, followed by this external cause code.
• Ensure the "S" seventh character is appropriate for a sequela; do not use for initial or subsequent encounters for the acute injury.
• Verify that the accident indeed occurred in a non-traffic setting and involved a car driver and a pickup truck.