Passenger injured in collision w oth mv nontraf, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from injuries sustained by a passenger in a motor vehicle collision that occurred in a non-traffic setting. This means the accident happened off a public roadway, such as in a parking lot, private driveway, or farm field. The sequela could manifest months or years after the initial injury.

Use this code to report conditions that are residual effects of an injury sustained as a passenger in a non-traffic motor vehicle accident involving another vehicle. Examples include chronic pain, limited range of motion, neurological deficits, or psychological conditions directly attributable to the past accident. This code is appropriate when the acute injury has resolved, but its lasting impact is still being treated or evaluated.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, scar contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past non-traffic motor vehicle accident where the patient was a passenger.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates sequela and should be used for complications or conditions that arise as a direct result of the initial injury.