Other mtrcy pasngr injured in clsn with oth mv in traf, subs

This code signifies that a motorcycle passenger sustained injuries in a traffic accident involving another motor vehicle, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care or treatment of complications related to the initial injury. It indicates the patient was not the driver and the incident occurred on a public roadway.

Apply this code for subsequent visits where a motorcycle passenger, injured in a multi-vehicle traffic collision, receives ongoing treatment, medication adjustments, physical therapy, or evaluation of healing. This includes encounters for fracture care follow-up, wound checks, or management of post-concussive syndrome stemming from the original accident.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was a passenger, not the driver, and the injury resulted from a collision with another motor vehicle.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter for the injury; for the initial encounter, a code with an "A" seventh character would be appropriate.
• Always code the specific injuries sustained by the passenger in addition to this external cause code.