Driver of snowmobile injured in traffic accident, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication resulting from an injury sustained by a snowmobile driver in a traffic accident. It indicates that the initial traumatic event has resolved, but its lasting effects are now being treated or evaluated. These sequelae can include chronic pain, neurological deficits, functional limitations, or psychological impacts.

Use this code when documenting the current treatment or evaluation of a condition that is a direct consequence of a snowmobile traffic accident, where the patient was the driver, and the original injury occurred in the past. This applies to follow-up visits, rehabilitation, or ongoing management of chronic issues stemming from the initial trauma. Do not use for the initial acute injury.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, paralysis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past snowmobile traffic accident.
• The "S" seventh character indicates sequela and should be used for encounters related to the late effects of the injury.