Car driver injured in clsn w pick-up truck nontraf, subs

This code signifies a car driver's injury resulting from a collision with a pickup truck that occurred in a non-traffic setting, such as a parking lot or private property. It specifically indicates that this is a follow-up visit for the sustained injuries, not the initial presentation.

Apply this code for subsequent encounters when a patient, identified as the driver of a car, is being treated for injuries sustained in an off-road collision with a pickup truck. This includes follow-up appointments for wound care, physical therapy, or medication management related to the initial incident.

• Ensure the accident occurred in a non-traffic area (e.g., driveway, farm field) and not on a public road.
• Verify the patient was the driver of the car, not a passenger or pedestrian.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter for the injury; initial encounters use a different seventh character.