Driver of pk-up/van inj pk-up truck, pk-up/van nontraf, sqla

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from an injury sustained by the driver of a pick-up truck or van. The original incident involved a collision with another car, pick-up truck, or van, and importantly, occurred in a non-traffic setting (e.g., parking lot, private property). It signifies that the patient is now presenting with a condition directly attributable to that past accident.

Use this code when documenting a patient's current medical condition that is a sequela of a past non-traffic collision where they were the driver of a pick-up truck or van. Examples include chronic pain, scar tissue complications, or neurological deficits resulting from the original injury. This code is appropriate when the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the patient is being treated for residual effects.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific residual condition (e.g., chronic pain, scar).
• Ensure the medical record clearly documents the patient's role as the driver and that the collision occurred in a non-traffic setting.
• Verify that the current encounter is for the long-term effects of the injury, not the initial acute treatment.