Pedestrian injured in traf involving unsp mv, subs

This code signifies that a pedestrian sustained injuries in a traffic accident involving a motor vehicle, where the specific type of motor vehicle is not documented. The "XD" suffix indicates that this is a subsequent encounter for the injury, meaning the patient is receiving follow-up care after the initial treatment.

Apply this code when a patient presents for ongoing management, rehabilitation, or follow-up of injuries sustained as a pedestrian in a motor vehicle accident, and the medical record does not specify the type of motor vehicle involved (e.g., car, truck, bus). This is appropriate for visits after the initial emergency room or acute care.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the patient was a pedestrian and the encounter is for follow-up care.
• Only use this code when the type of motor vehicle is truly unspecified; if known, a more specific code should be used.
• Always code the specific injuries sustained by the pedestrian in addition to this external cause code.