Occupant (driver) of pk-up/van injured in unsp traf, sequela

This code signifies a long-term consequence or complication arising from an unspecified traffic accident involving an individual who was an occupant (driver or passenger) of a pick-up truck or van. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient is still experiencing residual effects directly attributable to that past event.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition or symptom that is a sequela of a previous, unspecified traffic accident where they were in a pick-up truck or van. This applies when the acute phase of the original injury has passed, and the current encounter is for treatment or management of the chronic effects. Examples include chronic pain, scar tissue complications, or neurological deficits stemming from the original accident.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific condition or symptom being treated.
• Ensure the medical record clearly links the current condition to the past traffic accident.
• Avoid using this code for initial or subsequent encounters for the acute injury itself; it is strictly for long-term effects.