Occup of hv veh inj pk-up truck, pk-up/van in traf, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications resulting from an injury sustained by an unidentified occupant of a large commercial vehicle (e.g., bus, truck) involved in a traffic accident with a smaller passenger vehicle. The initial injury occurred in the past, and the patient is now presenting for treatment of a residual condition directly attributable to that event.

Use this code when documenting a sequela (late effect) of an injury where the patient was an unspecified occupant of a heavy transport vehicle involved in a collision with a car, pick-up truck, or van. This applies when the original injury has healed, but the patient continues to experience symptoms or complications directly related to that past accident. Examples include chronic pain, scar contractures, or neurological deficits stemming from the original trauma.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code(s) for the specific residual condition(s) being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past traffic accident involving a heavy transport vehicle and a smaller passenger vehicle.
• Verify that the patient's role as an "unspecified occupant" is supported if no more specific occupant status (e.g., driver, passenger) is known or documented.