Driver of 3-whl mv inj pk-up truck, pk-up/van in traf, subs

This code signifies that a driver of a three-wheeled motor vehicle sustained injuries in a traffic accident involving a car, pickup truck, or van, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care after the initial treatment of these injuries. It indicates a subsequent encounter for the ongoing management or healing of the injuries from this specific type of collision.

Use this code for follow-up visits, such as wound checks, physical therapy, or medication adjustments, related to injuries sustained by a three-wheeled motor vehicle driver in a collision with a car, pickup truck, or van. This applies when the patient is no longer in the acute phase of injury but requires continued medical attention.

• Ensure the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment of the injury.
• Always code the specific injury(ies) sustained in addition to this external cause code.
• Verify the patient was the driver of a three-wheeled motor vehicle and the other vehicle involved was a car, pickup truck, or van.