Pasngr in pk-up/van inj in clsn w ped/anml nontraf, sequela

This code indicates a long-term consequence or complication arising from an injury sustained by a passenger in a pick-up truck or van. The original injury occurred during a collision with a pedestrian or an animal, specifically in a non-traffic accident setting. This could include incidents on private property, parking lots, or other areas not considered public roadways.

Use this code when documenting a patient's current condition that is a direct result of an injury sustained in the described accident, and the initial injury has healed but left a lasting effect. Examples include chronic pain, limited range of motion, or neurological deficits that are directly attributable to the original collision. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the acute phase of the injury has passed.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar contracture).
• Ensure the medical record clearly links the current condition to the original non-traffic accident involving a pedestrian or animal.
• Verify the patient was a passenger in a pick-up truck or van, and the accident was explicitly non-traffic related.