Person outside car injured in clsn w ped/anml nontraf, subs

This code describes an injury sustained by an individual who was outside of a car (e.g., standing near it, leaning on it) when it was involved in a non-traffic collision with either a pedestrian or an animal. The injury occurred during a subsequent encounter for this specific incident.

Apply this code for follow-up care related to injuries from an incident where a person outside a vehicle was struck by that vehicle during a collision with a pedestrian or animal, and the event did not occur on a public roadway. Examples include incidents in parking lots, private driveways, or fields.

• Ensure the "D" seventh character is appropriate for a subsequent encounter, indicating active treatment or follow-up care.
• Verify the incident was a "nontraffic accident" and the injured person was outside the vehicle.
• Always code the specific injury sustained in addition to this external cause code.