Occ of 3-whl mv injured in trnsp acc w miltry vehicle, subs

This code signifies an injury sustained by an occupant (driver or passenger) of a three-wheeled motor vehicle involved in a collision with a military vehicle. The "subsequent encounter" designation indicates that this code is used for follow-up care after the initial treatment of the injury. It specifically details the mechanism of injury and the type of vehicles involved.

Use this code for patients presenting for ongoing treatment, such as wound care, physical therapy, or follow-up appointments, for injuries sustained in the described accident. This applies when the patient was an occupant of a three-wheeled vehicle and the other vehicle involved was a military vehicle.

• Always pair this external cause code with an injury code from Chapter 19 of ICD-10-CM.
• Ensure the "subsequent encounter" seventh character is appropriate for the patient's current phase of care.
• Verify the patient was an occupant of a three-wheeled motor vehicle and the other vehicle was military.