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

This code signifies a delayed or residual health issue resulting from an unspecified occupant of a pickup truck or van being injured in a traffic collision with another motor vehicle. The initial injury occurred in a traffic accident, and the current encounter addresses a long-term consequence or complication.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters where a patient presents with a sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar tissue, limited range of motion) directly attributable to an old motor vehicle accident where they were an occupant in a pickup truck or van. This is appropriate when the acute injury phase has passed, and the current treatment addresses the lasting effects.

• Ensure the medical record clearly documents the link between the current condition and the past motor vehicle accident.
• Verify the patient was an occupant of a pickup truck or van, not another vehicle type, and the collision involved another motor vehicle.
• Remember the "S" suffix indicates a sequela, meaning it's used for complications or conditions arising from an initial injury that has healed or is no longer in its acute phase.