Person outside car injured in clsn w hv veh in traf, subs

This code describes injuries sustained by an individual who was outside of a vehicle and was struck by a large commercial transport vehicle or bus during a traffic accident. It specifically indicates that the patient is presenting for follow-up care or treatment of complications related to the initial injury.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment, such as wound care, physical therapy, or follow-up evaluations, for injuries sustained in such an incident. It would be used after the initial acute phase of care.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the patient was a pedestrian or outside a vehicle.
• Verify the striking vehicle was a heavy transport vehicle or bus.
• Confirm this is not the initial encounter for the injury.