Person outside car inj in clsn w pick-up truck in traf, subs

This code signifies an individual who was outside of a car and sustained injuries during a traffic accident involving a collision with a pickup truck. The "D" suffix indicates that this is a subsequent encounter for the injury, meaning the patient is receiving follow-up care after the initial treatment.

Use this code when documenting follow-up visits, such as wound care, physical therapy, or medication management, for a patient who was a pedestrian or bystander outside of a car and was struck by a pickup truck in a traffic accident. This applies to encounters occurring after the initial emergency room visit or hospitalization.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was outside of a car, not an occupant.
• Verify the involvement of a pickup truck specifically, as other vehicle types have different codes.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter for the injury, not the initial treatment.