Pasngr in pk-up/van inj in clsn w nonmtr veh in traf, sqla

This code signifies a long-term effect or complication arising from a traffic accident where the patient, as a passenger in a pick-up truck or van, collided with another non-motorized vehicle. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience residual symptoms or conditions directly attributable to that specific incident.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient whose prior injury, sustained as a passenger in a pick-up truck/van involved in a collision with a non-motor vehicle, has transitioned into a chronic or residual state. This includes conditions like chronic pain, scar tissue complications, or ongoing functional limitations directly linked to the original accident.

• Always use in conjunction with a code describing the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar contracture).
• Ensure the medical record clearly documents the patient's role as a passenger and the type of vehicles involved in the original incident.
• Verify that the encounter is for a sequela and not an initial injury or subsequent acute complication.