Person outside military vehicle injured in traf, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication resulting from a traffic accident where the patient was an occupant outside of a military vehicle. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but its lasting effects are still being addressed or monitored.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for chronic pain, functional limitations, or other persistent sequelae directly attributable to a past traffic accident involving a person outside a military vehicle. This would include scenarios like ongoing physical therapy for a permanent disability or psychological counseling for PTSD stemming from such an event.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar, paralysis).
• Ensure the medical record clearly links the current condition to the past traffic accident involving a military vehicle.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates sequela, meaning it's used for complications or conditions arising as a direct result of an injury that has already healed.