Person injured in collision betw oth mtr veh, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication resulting from a traffic accident involving two or more distinct types of motor vehicles, excluding those specifically categorized elsewhere (e.g., car-to-car, car-to-truck). It indicates that the patient is presenting for care related to a residual effect of such an event that occurred in the past.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for chronic pain, permanent disability, scar tissue, or other lasting health problems directly attributable to a past motor vehicle collision between different specified vehicle types. This applies when the initial injury has healed, but its sequelae require ongoing medical attention.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, osteoarthritis).
• Ensure the medical record clearly links the current condition to the past motor vehicle accident.
• Verify that the collision involved "other specified motor vehicles" and was a traffic accident.