Driver of 3-whl mv injured in clsn w ped/anml nontraf, subs

This code signifies an injury sustained by the driver of a three-wheeled motor vehicle during a subsequent encounter for an accident. The collision involved either a pedestrian or an animal and occurred in a non-traffic setting, such as a private driveway or parking lot. The "subsequent encounter" indicates the patient is receiving follow-up care for the initial injury.

Apply this code when documenting ongoing treatment for a driver of a three-wheeled vehicle who was injured in a non-traffic collision with a pedestrian or animal. This includes scenarios like follow-up appointments for fracture care, wound checks, or physical therapy related to the initial incident. It is used after the initial acute care for the injury has been provided.

• Ensure the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment.
• Verify the vehicle was three-wheeled and the collision involved a pedestrian or animal in a non-traffic area.
• Always use an external cause code (V-Y codes) in conjunction with an injury code to fully describe the circumstances.