Driver of dune buggy injured in traffic accident, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication resulting from a previous traffic accident where the patient was the driver of a dune buggy. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but its lasting effects are now being treated or evaluated.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a current health problem directly attributable to a dune buggy traffic accident that occurred in the past, and the acute phase of the original injury has passed. This would be used for follow-up care, rehabilitation, or management of chronic conditions stemming from the initial incident.

• Always use 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 dune buggy accident.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates sequela; do not use for initial encounters or subsequent encounters for active injuries.