Car passenger injured in collision w SUV nontraf, subs

This code indicates that a passenger in a car sustained injuries during a subsequent encounter related to a collision with a sport utility vehicle. The accident occurred in a non-traffic setting, meaning it did not happen on a public highway or road.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits, such as wound care, physical therapy, or re-evaluation of injuries, for a car passenger involved in a non-traffic collision with an SUV. It would be used after the initial treatment of the injuries sustained in such an event.

• Ensure the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment of the injury.
• Verify that the accident involved a car passenger and an SUV, and occurred in a non-traffic environment (e.g., parking lot, private property).
• Always pair this external cause code with an injury code to fully describe the patient's condition.