Car passenger injured in collision w van in traf, subs

This code indicates a car passenger sustained injuries from a traffic accident involving a collision with a van, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care after the initial treatment of those 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 when a patient, who was a passenger in a car, is receiving ongoing treatment, follow-up, or evaluation for injuries sustained in a collision with a van on a public roadway. This includes visits for wound care, physical therapy, medication adjustments, or re-evaluation of fractures or soft tissue injuries.

• Ensure the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment, as indicated by the "D" seventh character.
• Verify the patient was a passenger in a car and the other vehicle involved was a van.
• Always sequence this external cause code after the primary diagnosis code(s) for the specific injuries sustained.