Car occupant (driver) injured in oth transport acc, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication resulting from a car occupant's injury sustained in a transport accident other than a collision with another vehicle, pedestrian, or animal. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but its lasting effects are still present and require ongoing medical attention.

Apply this code when documenting a sequela (e.g., chronic pain, limited range of motion, neurological deficits) directly attributable to an injury sustained by a driver or passenger in a non-collision transport accident, such as a car rolling over, falling from a cliff, or catching fire. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these persistent issues.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) identifying the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar contracture).
• Ensure the medical record clearly links the current condition to the past transport accident.
• Do not use for acute injuries; this code is exclusively for the late effects of an injury.