Car passenger injured in collision w ped/anml nontraf, subs

This code signifies an injury sustained by a passenger in a car involved in an impact with either a pedestrian or an animal, occurring outside of a public roadway. The "subsequent encounter" designation indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for an injury that has already been diagnosed and treated initially.

Apply this code when a patient presents for ongoing management, such as physical therapy, wound care, or follow-up imaging, related to injuries sustained as a car passenger in a non-traffic collision with a pedestrian or animal. This includes scenarios like a car hitting a deer in a private driveway or a pedestrian in a parking lot, where the patient is returning for further treatment.

• Ensure the accident occurred in a non-traffic area (e.g., parking lot, private property) and involved a pedestrian or animal.
• Confirm the patient was a passenger, not the driver or a pedestrian.
• The "D" seventh character is crucial for subsequent encounters; do not use for initial treatment.