Car passenger injured in collision w van nontraf, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late-effect condition resulting from a car passenger being injured in a collision with a van. The original incident occurred in a non-traffic setting, such as a parking lot or private property, and the patient is now presenting with a sequela of that injury.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's current health problem that is a direct consequence of an injury sustained as a passenger in a car involved in a non-traffic collision with a van. This is appropriate for follow-up visits where the residual effects of the original injury are being treated or evaluated, such as chronic pain, limited range of motion, or neurological deficits.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic neck pain, scar contracture).
• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was a passenger and the collision was with a van in a non-traffic area.
• Verify that the encounter is for the sequela of the injury, not the initial acute injury itself.