Person outside 3-whl mv inj in clsn w hv veh in traf, subs

This code signifies an individual who was an occupant on the exterior of a three-wheeled motor vehicle and sustained injuries during a traffic accident involving a heavy transport vehicle or bus. The "subsequent encounter" indicates that this code is used for follow-up care after the initial treatment of these injuries.

Use this code for any subsequent medical visits related to injuries sustained by a person riding on the outside of a three-wheeled motor vehicle, following a collision with a large commercial vehicle or bus on a public roadway. This includes follow-up appointments for wound care, fracture management, physical therapy, or medication adjustments.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was on the outside of the three-wheeled vehicle.
• Verify the collision involved a heavy transport vehicle or bus, not another type of vehicle.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter for care related to the initial injury, not the initial treatment itself.