Pasngr in pk-up/van inj in clsn w unsp mv in traf, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or residual condition resulting from a passenger in a pickup truck or van being injured in a traffic accident involving another unspecified motor vehicle. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient continues to experience lasting effects, such as chronic pain, limited mobility, or neurological deficits.

This code is appropriate when documenting follow-up care for a patient who sustained injuries as a passenger in a pickup truck or van involved in a multi-vehicle collision, and the specific type of other vehicle is not documented. It should be used for conditions that are a direct consequence of the original accident and are being treated after the acute phase of the injury has passed.

• Always append the appropriate "S" (sequela) seventh character for conditions treated long after the initial injury.
• Requires an additional code(s) to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar, nonunion of fracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the original motor vehicle accident.