Occup of pk-up/van inj in clsn w ped/anml in traf, sequela

This code describes a long-term effect or complication resulting from an injury sustained by an unspecific occupant of a pickup truck or van. The original injury occurred during a traffic accident where the vehicle collided with either a pedestrian or an animal. The "sequela" aspect indicates that the current encounter is for a condition that is a residual effect of that past injury.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting for treatment of a chronic condition, disability, or other late effect directly attributable to an injury sustained as an unspecified occupant in a pickup truck or van involved in a collision with a pedestrian or animal. This applies when the acute phase of the original injury has passed, and the patient is now being treated for the lasting consequences.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code(s) for the specific residual condition(s) being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past traffic accident involving a pickup truck/van and a pedestrian/animal.
• This code is for an "unspecified" occupant; if the occupant's role (e.g., driver, passenger) is known, a more specific code should be used.