Person outside 3-whl mv inj in clsn w ped/anml in traf, subs

This code describes an individual who was an occupant, but not enclosed within, a three-wheeled motor vehicle and sustained injuries in a traffic accident involving a pedestrian or an animal. The "subsequent encounter" indicates this code is used for follow-up care after the initial treatment of the injuries.

Apply this code when documenting ongoing treatment, such as wound care, physical therapy, or follow-up appointments, for injuries sustained by a person on a three-wheeled motor vehicle (e.g., a motorized tricycle, auto rickshaw) who collided with a pedestrian or animal. This is used after the initial emergency room visit or acute care.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the patient was on the outside of the three-wheeled vehicle, not enclosed within it.
• Verify the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment of the injury.
• Always code the specific nature of the injury(ies) concurrently with this external cause code.