Car passenger injured in clsn w pick-up truck in traf, subs

This code indicates that a car passenger sustained injuries during a motor vehicle accident involving a collision with a pickup truck, and the encounter being documented is a follow-up visit for these injuries. It specifies the mode of transport, the type of vehicle involved in the collision, and the patient's role as a passenger.

Use this code for subsequent encounters, such as follow-up appointments, rehabilitation sessions, or ongoing treatment, for a car passenger injured in a traffic collision with a pickup truck. This applies after the initial acute care for the injuries has been provided.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was a passenger in a car and the collision involved a pickup truck.
• Verify that the encounter is indeed a subsequent visit for the injuries sustained in the accident.
• Always code the specific injuries sustained by the patient in addition to this external cause code.