Person outsd car inj in clsn w statnry object in traf, subs

This code describes an individual who was outside of a vehicle and sustained injuries from a collision between that vehicle and a stationary object in a traffic accident. It specifically indicates that the encounter for this injury is a subsequent one, meaning the patient is receiving follow-up care for the initial trauma.

Use this code for patients presenting for ongoing treatment, such as wound care, physical therapy, or follow-up imaging, for injuries sustained when they were a pedestrian or bystander struck by a car that then collided with a fixed object (e.g., a tree, pole, or building) in a traffic-related incident. This applies when the initial acute care has already been provided.

• Ensure the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment, to justify the "D" seventh character.
• Verify the patient was outside the vehicle at the time of impact with the fixed object.
• Confirm the incident occurred in a traffic accident context.