Occup of 3-whl mv injured in clsn w pedl cyc in traf, subs

This code signifies an injury sustained by an unspecified individual riding a three-wheeled motor vehicle involved in a collision with a bicycle on a public roadway. The "subsequent encounter" indicates that this code is used for follow-up care after the initial treatment of the injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting ongoing treatment, such as physical therapy, wound care, or follow-up appointments, for injuries sustained in the described accident. It should be used after the acute phase of care has concluded and the patient is receiving continued management for their injuries.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was an occupant of a three-wheeled motor vehicle and the collision involved a pedal cycle.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment, to justify the "D" seventh character.
• Always code the specific injury(ies) sustained in addition to this external cause code.