Passenger of military vehicle injured in traf, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication arising from a traffic accident where the patient was a passenger in a military vehicle. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but its lasting effects are still present and require ongoing medical attention.

Apply this code when documenting a sequela, such as chronic pain, neurological deficits, or orthopedic impairments, directly attributable to an injury sustained as a passenger in a military vehicle during a traffic collision. This is used for follow-up encounters after the acute phase of the injury has passed.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific residual condition (e.g., chronic pain, paralysis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past military vehicle traffic accident.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates sequela and is mandatory for this code.