Driver of dirt bike or motor/cross bike inj in traf, sequela

This code signifies a long-term consequence or complication resulting from a traffic accident where the patient was operating a dirt bike or motocross bike. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient is now experiencing a residual effect directly attributable to that past incident.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic condition, disability, or other lasting health problem that is a direct result of being injured as the driver of a dirt bike or motocross bike in a traffic accident that occurred in the past. Examples include chronic pain, limited range of motion, or neurological deficits stemming from the original trauma.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past dirt bike traffic accident.
• Verify the patient was the driver of the dirt bike/motocross bike, not a passenger or pedestrian.