Person outsd car inj in clsn w pk-up truck in traf, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from an injury sustained by an individual who was outside of a car and involved in a collision with a pick-up truck within a traffic accident. It signifies that the initial acute injury has resolved, but the patient is now experiencing residual conditions or sequelae directly attributable to that specific incident.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for chronic pain, limited range of motion, neurological deficits, or other lasting health problems that are a direct consequence of being struck by a pick-up truck while outside of a car in a traffic accident. This code is appropriate for encounters occurring after the initial injury has healed and the patient is being treated for the persistent effects.

• Always assign a code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar, neurological deficit) first, followed by this external cause code.
• Ensure the medical record clearly links the current condition to the specified past traffic accident involving a person outside a car and a pick-up truck.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates sequela, meaning it should only be used for encounters addressing the late effects of the injury.