Person injured in unspecified vehicle accident, sequela

This code indicates a long-term health condition or complication that arose from an unspecified vehicle accident. It signifies that the initial injury from the accident has resolved, but its lasting effects are still present and require ongoing medical attention.

Apply this code when documenting the sequelae of a vehicle accident where the specific type of vehicle involved is unknown or not documented. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing chronic pain, functional limitations, or other residual conditions directly attributed to a past, unclassified vehicle collision.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, scar, functional impairment).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past, unspecified vehicle accident.
• Avoid using this code for acute injuries or when the type of vehicle is known and can be coded more specifically.