Prsn brd/alit pk-up/van inj in clsn w statnry object, sqla

This code describes a long-term complication or condition resulting from an injury sustained by an individual who was in the process of getting into or out of a pick-up truck or van when it collided with an immovable object. The injury itself occurred at the time of the collision, but this code is used to report the residual effects or sequelae of that initial injury.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic condition, disability, or scar directly attributable to an injury sustained while boarding or alighting a pick-up truck or van that impacted a fixed object. This applies to follow-up encounters for conditions like chronic pain, limited range of motion, or neurological deficits stemming from the original incident.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar, nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the original injury event involving the pick-up truck/van and fixed object.
• This code is for sequelae only; do not use it for the initial acute injury encounter.