Occ of anml-drn vehicle inj in clsn w 2/3-whl mv, sequela

This code signifies a long-term consequence or complication arising from an injury sustained by an individual who was riding in an animal-drawn vehicle that collided with a two- or three-wheeled motorized vehicle. It indicates that the initial injury has progressed to a chronic condition or a late effect requiring ongoing medical attention.

Apply this code when documenting a sequela (e.g., chronic pain, paralysis, scar contracture, neurological deficit) directly attributable to an injury from the specified accident type. This is used after the acute phase of the injury has passed and the patient is being treated for the residual effects.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past animal-drawn vehicle collision with a two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates sequela and must always be used for this code.