Pasngr in 3-whl mv inj in clsn w 2/3-whl mv in traf, subs

This code signifies a patient who was a passenger in a three-wheeled motor vehicle (e.g., a motorized tricycle, auto rickshaw) and sustained injuries during a traffic accident where their vehicle collided with another two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle (e.g., motorcycle, scooter). The "subsequent encounter" indicates that this code is used for follow-up care, such as wound checks, physical therapy, or medication management, after the initial treatment of the injuries.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient whose injuries resulted from being a passenger in a three-wheeled vehicle involved in a collision with another two- or three-wheeled vehicle on a public roadway. This would include scenarios like a patient returning for cast removal, rehabilitation services, or ongoing pain management related to the original incident.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the patient's role as a passenger and the types of vehicles involved in the collision.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment of the injury, to justify the "D" seventh character.
• Always code the specific injuries sustained by the patient in addition to this external cause code.