Occupant of pk-up/van injured in oth trnsp acc, sequela

This code indicates that an individual, whether a driver or passenger, sustained injuries in a pick-up truck or van due to a transport accident other than a collision or non-collision event. It specifically denotes that the current encounter is for the sequelae (late effects) of such an injury.

Use this code when documenting the long-term effects or complications arising from an injury sustained by an occupant of a pick-up truck or van in a specified transport accident. This applies when the initial acute injury has healed, and the patient is being treated for residual conditions. Examples include chronic pain, limited range of motion, or nerve damage resulting from the original incident.

• Always assign an additional code(s) to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar, deformity).
• Ensure the medical record clearly documents the patient's role as an occupant (driver or passenger) and the vehicle type (pick-up truck or van).
• Verify that the accident mechanism is categorized as "other specified transport accident" and that the encounter is for the sequela, not the initial injury.