Passenger injured in collision w oth mv in traf, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late-developing health condition resulting from a past traffic accident where the patient was an occupant of a vehicle that collided with another motor vehicle. The injury sustained in the initial collision has led to persistent or new symptoms manifesting after the acute phase of the original injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting sequelae such as chronic pain, neurological deficits, or orthopedic complications that are directly attributable to a prior motor vehicle collision. It should be used when the patient is presenting for treatment of these residual effects, not for the initial injury.

• Always use in conjunction with a code identifying the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar, neurological deficit).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past motor vehicle accident.
• The "S" at the end indicates sequela, meaning it's for conditions arising as a consequence of the initial injury, not the initial injury itself.