Unsp car occupant injured in collision w van in traf, subs

This code signifies an injury sustained by an occupant of an unspecified car involved in a traffic collision with a van. The "subsequent encounter" designation indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for an injury that occurred in the past. The specific nature of the injury is not detailed within this code.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who was an occupant of a car involved in a motor vehicle accident with a van, and the specific type of car (e.g., passenger car, pickup truck) is not documented. This code is appropriate for subsequent visits related to the initial injury, such as wound care, physical therapy, or medication management.

• Ensure "subsequent encounter" is appropriate; for initial treatment, a different 7th character is required.
• Always seek more specific documentation regarding the type of car if available to use a more precise code.
• Pair this code with additional codes for the specific injuries sustained by the patient.