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

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a driver of a three-wheeled motor vehicle who sustained injuries from a collision with a pedestrian or animal in a traffic accident. It indicates that the initial treatment for the injury has been provided, and the patient is now receiving subsequent care related to the same incident.

Use this code for any encounter after the initial treatment of injuries sustained by a three-wheeled motor vehicle driver involved in a traffic accident with a pedestrian or animal. This includes visits for wound care, physical therapy, follow-up evaluations, or management of complications directly related to the original collision.

• Ensure the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment.
• Verify the patient was the driver of a three-wheeled motor vehicle and the collision involved a pedestrian or animal.
• Always code the specific injury(ies) sustained in addition to this external cause code.