Driver of hv veh injured in clsn w oth mv in traf, sequela

This code indicates that a driver of a large commercial vehicle, such as a truck or bus, sustained injuries from a traffic accident involving other motor vehicles, and the encounter is for the long-term effects or complications of those injuries. It signifies that the initial acute injury has already been treated, and the patient is now presenting for ongoing care related to the sequelae.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a driver of a heavy transport vehicle who was previously injured in a multi-vehicle traffic collision and is now being treated for chronic pain, limited mobility, neurological deficits, or other lasting conditions directly resulting from that accident. This applies to situations where the original injury has healed, but its residual effects persist.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code(s) identifying the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar, nonunion).
• Ensure the "S" seventh character is appropriate for the encounter, indicating sequela.
• Verify the patient was the driver of a heavy transport vehicle and the collision involved other motor vehicles in traffic.