Car driver injured in collision w van nontraf, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication resulting from a car driver's injury sustained in a collision with a van. The original incident occurred in a non-traffic setting, meaning it did not happen on a public roadway. The "sequela" indicates that the current encounter is for a residual effect of that past injury.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's current medical condition that is a direct consequence of an injury sustained as a car driver in a non-traffic collision with a van. This is appropriate for follow-up care, rehabilitation, or management of chronic issues stemming from the original accident. Do not use for the initial injury encounter.

• Always use in conjunction with a code describing the specific sequela (e.g., pain, scar, limited range of motion).
• Ensure the accident was explicitly non-traffic (e.g., parking lot, private driveway, farm field).
• Verify the patient was the driver of the car, not a passenger or pedestrian.