Car passenger injured in collision w car in traf, sequela

This code describes a long-term or late effect resulting from a car passenger being injured in a traffic accident involving another type of car. It signifies that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience residual symptoms or conditions directly attributable to that past event.

This code is appropriate when documenting chronic pain, limited range of motion, neurological deficits, or other persistent health issues that are a direct consequence of an injury sustained as a car passenger in a collision with another car. It should be used after the acute phase of the original injury has passed and the patient is receiving care for the sequelae.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, scar formation).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past car accident.
• Verify the "S" seventh character is appropriate for sequela, indicating a late effect.