Pasngr in 3-whl mv injured in clsn w unsp mv nontraf, subs

This code describes an injury sustained by a passenger in a three-wheeled motor vehicle involved in a collision with another motor vehicle, occurring in a non-traffic setting. The "subsequent encounter" designation indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for an injury that occurred previously.

This code is appropriate for documenting ongoing treatment, such as cast changes, wound care, or physical therapy, for a patient injured in the specified type of accident. It should be used after the initial encounter for the acute injury has been coded.

• Ensure the accident occurred in a non-traffic area (e.g., parking lot, private property).
• Verify the patient was a passenger, not the driver, of the three-wheeled vehicle.
• Confirm this is a subsequent visit for the injury, not the initial treatment.