Car driver injured in collision w van in traf, sequela

This code indicates that a car driver sustained injuries in a traffic accident involving a van, and these injuries are now manifesting as long-term effects or complications. It signifies that the initial injury has resolved, but its lasting consequences are still present and require ongoing medical attention.

Apply this code when documenting the sequela of injuries sustained by a car driver in a past collision with a van. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the patient is being treated for chronic pain, functional limitations, or other persistent issues directly resulting from the original accident.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar contracture).
• Ensure the medical record clearly links the current condition to the past traffic accident involving a car and a van.
• Verify that the encounter is for the sequela of the injury, not the initial acute injury or a subsequent acute exacerbation.