Person injured in unsp motor-vehicle acc, nontraf, sequela

This code indicates that a patient has a long-term complication or residual effect from an injury sustained in a motor vehicle accident that occurred in a non-traffic setting. The original accident's specific circumstances are unknown or not documented, but its lasting impact is being addressed.

Use this code when documenting a sequela (e.g., chronic pain, limited range of motion, neurological deficits) resulting from an unspecified motor vehicle accident that did not happen on a public highway or road. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the initial injury has healed but its chronic effects persist.

• Always assign an additional code for the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain, fracture nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly states the injury is a "sequela" or "late effect" of a past motor vehicle accident.
• Confirm the accident was "nontraffic" and the specific type of vehicle or circumstances are "unspecified" to accurately apply this code.