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

This code describes an injury sustained by an individual riding in an unspecified capacity (driver, passenger, etc.) on a three-wheeled motor vehicle involved in a traffic accident with a car, pickup truck, or van. The "subsequent encounter" designation indicates that this code is used for follow-up care after the initial treatment of the injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting ongoing care, such as follow-up appointments, rehabilitation, or management of complications, for an injury sustained in the described motor vehicle accident. It should be used when the patient is presenting for treatment related to the initial injury event, but not for the initial acute care.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies a three-wheeled motor vehicle and a collision with a car, pickup truck, or van.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care and not the initial treatment of the injury.
• Always code the specific injury(ies) sustained in addition to this external cause code.