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

This code indicates that a patient, who was a passenger in a pickup truck or van, sustained injuries from a traffic accident involving another motor vehicle, and these injuries are now manifesting as sequelae. Sequelae refer to conditions that are residual effects or complications of an acute injury, appearing after the initial injury has healed or stabilized.

Apply this code when documenting long-term effects, chronic conditions, or complications directly resulting from a past motor vehicle collision where the patient was a passenger in a pickup truck or van. This would include conditions like chronic pain, nerve damage, scar contractures, or psychological issues that are a direct consequence of the original accident.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past motor vehicle accident.
• The "S" at the end signifies sequela, indicating that the acute phase of the injury has passed.