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

This code signifies that a patient, who was a passenger in a three-wheeled motor vehicle, sustained injuries from a collision with another motor vehicle. The incident occurred in a traffic accident, and this particular encounter represents a follow-up visit for the ongoing management of those injuries.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient is receiving continued care, such as follow-up appointments, physical therapy, or wound care, related to injuries sustained as a passenger in a three-wheeled vehicle involved in a multi-vehicle traffic collision. It should be used after the initial treatment for the accident.

• Ensure the patient's role is specifically documented as a "passenger" and the vehicle type as "three-wheeled motor vehicle."
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment, as indicated by the "D" seventh character.
• Always code the specific injuries sustained by the patient in addition to this external cause code.