Car passenger injured in clsn w 2/3-whl mv in traf, subs

This code signifies a car passenger's injury sustained during a traffic accident involving a two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle, specifically when the patient is receiving follow-up care for that injury. It indicates that the initial treatment has concluded, and the patient is now in a recovery or rehabilitation phase.

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a car passenger is being treated for injuries resulting from a collision with a motorcycle, scooter, or similar vehicle. This includes follow-up appointments, physical therapy sessions, or medication management related to the original incident.

• Ensure the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment of the injury.
• Verify the patient was a passenger in a car and the other vehicle involved was a two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle.
• Always code the specific injury(ies) sustained in addition to this external cause code.