Car passenger injured in collision w van nontraf, subs

This code signifies an injury sustained by a passenger in a car that collided with a van, occurring in a non-traffic setting such as a parking lot or private property. The "D" suffix indicates that this is a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving follow-up care for an injury initially treated in a previous encounter.

This code is appropriate for documenting ongoing treatment, such as physical therapy, wound care, or follow-up appointments, for a car passenger injured in a non-roadway collision with a van. It should be used after the initial acute care for the injury has been provided and coded with the corresponding "A" (initial encounter) suffix.

• Ensure the accident definitively occurred in a non-traffic area (e.g., driveway, private lot) to differentiate from traffic accidents.
• Verify that the patient was a passenger in the car, not the driver or a pedestrian.
• Confirm that this is a subsequent encounter for the injury; do not use for initial treatment.