Car driver injured in nonclsn trnsp acc nontraf, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from an injury sustained by a car driver in a non-collision transportation incident. The accident occurred in a non-traffic area, such as a private driveway or parking lot, and the sequela refers to conditions that are a direct result of that past injury.

Use this code when documenting a patient's current condition that is a late effect of an injury sustained as a car driver in a non-collision transport accident. This applies when the original accident occurred off a public highway, and the patient is now presenting for treatment of a residual problem from that past event.

• Always code the specific sequela first, followed by this external cause code.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past non-collision, non-traffic transport accident.
• Verify the patient was the driver of the car at the time of the original injury.