Car occupant (driver) injured in unsp nontraf, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or condition arising from an injury sustained by a driver or passenger in a vehicle that was not involved in a traffic accident. This includes incidents where the vehicle was stationary or operating off a public roadway. The sequela could be a chronic pain condition, a permanent disability, or any other lasting health issue directly attributable to the original injury.

Apply this code when documenting a current condition that is a direct consequence of an injury sustained by a car occupant in a non-traffic incident, and the initial injury has already been treated. Examples include chronic back pain resulting from a fall out of a parked car, or a permanent limp from an injury sustained while a passenger in an off-road vehicle. This code is used for the sequela itself, not the initial injury.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, fracture nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the original non-traffic car occupant injury.
• Do not use for acute injuries; this code is exclusively for the late effects or complications.