Prsn outsd pk-up/van inj in clsn w nonmtr veh nontraf, sqla

This code signifies a long-term consequence or complication arising from an injury sustained by an individual who was positioned outside of a pickup truck or van during a collision with a non-motorized vehicle. The original incident occurred in a non-traffic setting, such as a private driveway or parking lot. The "sequela" aspect indicates that this code is used for conditions that are residual effects of the initial injury, not the acute injury itself.

Use this code when documenting conditions that are a direct result of an old injury from the described accident, and the patient is now presenting for treatment of these lasting effects. Examples include chronic pain, scar contractures, or neurological deficits stemming from the original collision. This code is appropriate when the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the patient is experiencing a permanent or long-term complication.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, scar).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the original non-traffic accident involving the patient on the outside of the vehicle and a non-motor vehicle.
• Verify the "S" seventh character is appropriate, indicating sequela, and not an initial encounter or subsequent encounter for the acute injury.