Prsn outsd 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 an individual who was positioned on the exterior of a pick-up truck or van during a collision. The collision specifically involved another car, pick-up truck, or van, and occurred in a non-traffic environment. This includes conditions like chronic pain, functional limitations, or permanent disabilities directly attributable to the initial incident.

Use this code when documenting a sequela (late effect) of an injury sustained by a person riding on the outside of a pick-up truck or van involved in a non-traffic collision with another light vehicle. This applies to follow-up encounters for conditions that are a direct result of the original injury, even if the initial injury has healed. Examples include chronic back pain, nerve damage, or scar tissue complications from such an event.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code(s) for the specific condition(s) being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the original injury from the specified accident type.
• Verify the accident occurred in a non-traffic area (e.g., private property, parking lot) and the patient was an "outside occupant."