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

This code signifies that a patient, who was a passenger in a large commercial vehicle (e.g., bus, truck), sustained injuries from a traffic accident involving another motor vehicle, and these injuries are now manifesting as long-term complications or sequelae. It indicates that the initial traumatic event occurred in the past, and the current encounter addresses its lasting effects.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for conditions directly resulting from a past motor vehicle collision where the patient was a passenger in a heavy transport vehicle. This applies to chronic pain, permanent disabilities, or other persistent health issues stemming from the original accident. It should be assigned after the initial acute injury phase has passed.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code(s) for the specific condition(s) being treated.
• Ensure the medical record clearly links the current sequela to the past heavy transport vehicle accident.
• Do not use for initial or acute injury encounters; those require acute injury codes.