Other mtrcy passenger injured in clsn 2/3whl in traf, subs

This code describes injuries sustained by a passenger on a motorcycle who was involved in a traffic collision with another two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle. It specifically indicates that the patient is presenting for follow-up care after the initial injury.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters for a motorcycle passenger injured in a collision with another motorcycle, scooter, or moped in a traffic accident. Examples include follow-up appointments for fracture care, wound checks, or physical therapy related to the initial incident.

• Requires an external cause code (V00-Y99) to fully describe the circumstances of the injury.
• The "D" suffix indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine care during the healing or recovery phase.
• Ensure the patient was a passenger on the motorcycle, not the driver.