Pasngr in pk-up/van inj in clsn w pedl cyc nontraf, sequela

This code signifies 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 an incident where the vehicle collided with a pedal cycle, and this collision happened in a non-traffic setting, such as a private driveway or parking lot. The "sequela" indicates that the current encounter is for treatment of a residual condition directly related to that past event.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care, rehabilitation, or management of chronic conditions directly attributable to an injury sustained as a passenger in a pick-up truck or van involved in a non-traffic collision with a pedal cycle. Examples include ongoing pain, limited range of motion, neurological deficits, or scar tissue complications from the initial injury. This code is appropriate when the acute phase of the injury has passed.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code(s) identifying the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, fracture nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past non-traffic accident involving a pick-up truck/van and a pedal cycle.
• Verify the patient was a passenger and not the driver or a pedestrian/cyclist for accurate code assignment.