Unsp car occupant injured in clsn w 2/3-whl mv in traf, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by an occupant of a car involved in a traffic accident with a motorcycle or moped. The specific type of car occupant (e.g., driver, passenger) is not documented, and the nature of the injury itself is also unspecified. This code is used for the initial treatment of the injury.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a car occupant was injured in a collision with a two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle on a public roadway, but the specific occupant role or the injury diagnosis is not yet determined or documented. This is appropriate for the initial encounter where the patient presents for evaluation and treatment of the accident-related injury.

• Always strive for greater specificity regarding the car occupant's role (e.g., driver, passenger) and the actual injury diagnosis.
• This code should only be used when more specific codes for the occupant or injury are unavailable at the time of coding the initial encounter.
• Remember to use a subsequent encounter code (V42.9XXD) or sequela code (V42.9XXS) for follow-up care related to this injury.