Prsn brd/alit pk-up/van inj pk-up truck, pk-up/van, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or condition resulting from an injury sustained by an individual who was in the process of getting on or off a pickup truck or van when it was involved in a collision with another car, pickup truck, or van. This "sequela" indicates that the initial injury has led to a lasting health problem requiring ongoing medical attention.

Utilize this code when documenting a patient's current medical condition that is a direct consequence of a past motor vehicle accident where they were boarding or alighting a pickup truck or van and collided with another similar vehicle. This applies to chronic pain, permanent disability, or other persistent issues stemming from that specific incident.

• Ensure the medical record clearly links the current sequela to the specified past accident event.
• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, paralysis).
• Verify the patient's role as "boarding or alighting" and the vehicle types involved in the original collision.