Person outside car injured in collision w car in traf, subs

This code describes an injury sustained by an individual who was outside of a car, such as a pedestrian or someone standing near a vehicle, during a traffic collision involving another type of car. The "subsequent encounter" designation indicates that this code is used for follow-up care, such as during recovery, rehabilitation, or for complications arising from the initial injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting ongoing care for injuries sustained by a pedestrian or bystander involved in a car-on-car traffic accident. It would be used for visits related to physical therapy, wound care, pain management, or follow-up imaging after the initial treatment of the injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the patient was outside of a car at the time of the collision.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment of the injury.
• Always code the specific injury sustained in addition to this external cause code.