Pasngr in hv veh injured in clsn w unsp mv in traf, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from a passenger's injury sustained in a traffic accident. The initial injury occurred while the individual was in a heavy transport vehicle (e.g., bus, truck) that collided with another unspecified motor vehicle. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used for conditions that are residual or late effects of the original injury.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic condition, disability, or complication directly attributable to an injury sustained as a passenger in a heavy transport vehicle involved in a multi-vehicle traffic accident. This applies to follow-up encounters for conditions like chronic pain, paralysis, or organ damage that are a direct result of the original incident.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, fracture nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past heavy transport vehicle accident.
• The "S" seventh character indicates sequela and should only be used for encounters addressing the late effects of the injury.