Occup of pk-up/van injured in clsn w oth mv nontraf, sequela

This code describes a long-term health condition or complication resulting from an injury sustained by an unspecified occupant of a pickup truck or van. The original injury occurred during a collision with another motor vehicle in a non-traffic setting, such as a parking lot or private property. The "sequela" indicates that this code is used for the residual effects of the initial injury, not the acute injury itself.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic problem, disability, or complication directly attributable to an injury sustained as an occupant of a pickup truck or van. The original incident must have involved a collision with another motor vehicle and occurred off a public roadway. This code is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing the lasting impact of such an accident.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar, limited range of motion).
• Ensure the medical record clearly documents that the injury occurred in a non-traffic accident involving another motor vehicle and that the patient was an occupant of a pickup truck or van.
• Verify that the patient's role as "unspecified occupant" is appropriate; if more specific information (e.g., driver, passenger) is available, a more precise code should be used.