Prsn brd/alit a 3-whl mv inj in clsn w statnry object, subs

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual who was in the process of getting on or off a three-wheeled motor vehicle when it collided with a non-moving object. The "D" in the seventh character indicates that this is a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving follow-up care for the initial injury. This could involve ongoing treatment, monitoring, or rehabilitation.

Use this code for follow-up visits related to injuries sustained in an accident where a person was boarding or alighting a three-wheeled motor vehicle that struck a fixed object. This includes scenarios such as a patient returning for wound care, physical therapy, or a re-evaluation of fractures or other trauma from the initial incident. It is appropriate when the acute phase of treatment has passed, and the patient is in the recovery or healing stage.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was boarding or alighting the vehicle at the time of impact.
• Verify that the collision involved a fixed or stationary object, not another moving vehicle or a pedestrian.
• Confirm that this is a subsequent encounter for the injury, not the initial treatment, as indicated by the "D" seventh character.