Person outside car injured in clsn w SUV in traf, sequela

This code signifies a delayed or residual health condition resulting from a traffic accident where an individual, who was outside of a vehicle, was struck by a sport utility vehicle (SUV). The injury sustained is a long-term consequence of the initial impact, not the acute event itself.

This code is appropriate for documenting chronic pain, disability, or other persistent health issues directly attributable to being hit by an SUV while outside a car in a traffic accident. It should be used when the patient presents for treatment of these sequelae, long after the initial injury has occurred and healed to its maximum extent.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar, limited range of motion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past traffic accident involving an SUV and an individual outside a vehicle.
• Confirm the "S" seventh character is appropriate for sequela, indicating a late effect of the injury.