Driver of pk-up/van inj pk-up truck, pk-up/van in traf, sqla

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication arising from a past traffic accident where the patient, driving a pick-up truck or van, collided with another car, pick-up truck, or van. It indicates that the current medical issue is a direct consequence of that specific motor vehicle crash.

This code is appropriate for documenting conditions such as chronic pain, neurological deficits, post-traumatic stress disorder, or orthopedic issues that are directly attributable to a collision that occurred in the past. It should be used when the patient is being treated for the residual effects of the original injury, not the acute injury itself.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic back pain, traumatic arthritis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past motor vehicle accident.
• Verify the patient was the driver of the pick-up truck or van involved in the collision.