Occup of sp off-rd mv injured in traffic accident, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication resulting from a traffic accident where the patient was an unspecified occupant in a specialized all-terrain or other off-road motor vehicle. The original injury event occurred in the past, and the current encounter addresses a residual effect directly attributable to that incident.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care, rehabilitation, or management of a chronic condition that is a direct consequence of a past traffic accident involving an off-road vehicle. This is appropriate when the specific role of the occupant (e.g., driver, passenger) is not documented.

• 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 off-road vehicle traffic accident.
• Verify that the encounter is for a sequela, not an acute injury from the initial event.