Prsn brd/alit a car injured in collision w pedal cycle, subs

This code describes injuries sustained by an individual who was in the process of entering or exiting a car when it was involved in a collision with a bicycle. The "subsequent encounter" designation indicates that this code is used for follow-up care after the initial treatment for these injuries.

This code is appropriate for documenting ongoing care, such as follow-up appointments, physical therapy, or medication management, for a patient whose initial injury occurred while boarding or alighting a car during a collision with a pedal cycle. It would be used after the acute phase of treatment has concluded.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies that the patient was boarding or alighting the car, not simply a passenger.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment of the injury.
• Always code the specific injury(ies) sustained in addition to this external cause code.