Driver of 3-whl mv injured in clsn w oth mv in traf, subs

This code describes a driver of a three-wheeled motor vehicle (e.g., a motorized tricycle, auto-rickshaw) who sustained injuries in a traffic collision involving other motor vehicles. The "subsequent encounter" indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for these injuries after the initial treatment.

Use this code for patients presenting for ongoing management, such as wound care, physical therapy, or follow-up appointments, related to injuries sustained as a driver in a multi-vehicle collision involving a three-wheeled motor vehicle. This applies after the acute phase of injury management.

• Always pair with an external cause code (V00-Y99) to specify the nature of the accident and the patient's role.
• Ensure the seventh character "D" (subsequent encounter) is appropriate for the patient's current stage of care.
• Do not use for initial treatment of the injury; instead, use the appropriate "A" (initial encounter) seventh character.