Occup of military vehicle injured in traf, sequela

This code indicates a long-term or late-effect condition resulting from a traffic accident where an unspecified individual, who was an occupant of a military vehicle, sustained injuries. The original injury event occurred in the past, and the patient is now presenting with residual problems directly attributable to that incident.

Apply this code when documenting a sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar contracture, neurological deficit) directly linked to an injury sustained by an unspecified occupant of a military vehicle in a traffic accident that happened at some point in the past. This code is appropriate when the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the patient is being treated for the lasting effects.

• 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 a past military vehicle traffic accident.
• The "S" seventh character indicates sequela and should be used for all encounters related to the late effects of the injury.