Car driver injured in collision w hv veh in traf, subs

This code describes a car driver who sustained injuries in a motor vehicle accident involving a heavy transport vehicle (e.g., semi-truck) or a bus, occurring on a public roadway. The "subsequent encounter" designation indicates that this code is used for follow-up care after the initial treatment of these injuries.

Apply this code when a car driver presents for ongoing management, rehabilitation, or follow-up appointments related to injuries sustained in a traffic collision with a large commercial vehicle or bus. This includes scenarios such as physical therapy, wound care, or re-evaluation of fractures or soft tissue injuries from the initial event.

• Ensure the patient was the driver of the car, not a passenger or pedestrian.
• Verify the collision involved a heavy transport vehicle or bus, not another passenger car.
• The "D" seventh character is crucial for subsequent encounters; do not use for initial treatment.