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

This code describes an individual who was outside of a car and sustained injuries during a traffic accident involving a collision with a van. It specifically indicates that this is a subsequent encounter for the treatment of these injuries, meaning the patient is receiving follow-up care after the initial presentation.

This code is appropriate for use in follow-up visits, such as wound care, physical therapy, or medication management, for a patient who was struck by a van while outside of a car in a traffic accident. It should be applied after the initial acute treatment phase.

• Ensure the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment.
• Verify the patient was outside of a car and involved in a collision with a van.
• Always sequence this code after the primary injury code(s).