Unsp car occupant injured in clsn w van nontraf, sequela

This code indicates a long-term consequence or late effect stemming from an injury sustained by an occupant of an unspecified vehicle. The original injury occurred during a collision with a van, and the incident took place in a non-traffic environment, such as a private driveway or parking lot. The "S" suffix signifies that this is a sequela code, meaning it describes a residual condition rather than an acute injury.

Apply this code when documenting a chronic condition, disability, or complication that is a direct result of an injury sustained in a past non-traffic collision involving a car and a van. This would be used for follow-up care long after the initial injury has healed, but its effects persist. Examples include chronic pain, limited range of motion, or neurological deficits directly attributable to the original accident.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific residual condition being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past non-traffic car-van collision.
• Verify the accident occurred in a non-traffic area; otherwise, a different external cause code would be appropriate.