Unsp car occupant injured in nonclsn trnsp acc nontraf, subs

This code signifies a patient who was an occupant of a vehicle and sustained injuries in an accident that did not involve a collision with another vehicle or object, and occurred in an area not open to public traffic. This specific code is used for follow-up care for such an injury where the exact type of vehicle or circumstances of the noncollision are not documented.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters (e.g., follow-up appointments, physical therapy, wound care) for injuries sustained by a car occupant in a noncollision event that happened off public roads. It's used when the initial injury has already been treated and the patient is returning for ongoing management or evaluation.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states "subsequent encounter" for the injury.
• Only use this code when the specific type of noncollision accident or vehicle is not documented.
• Verify the accident occurred in a "nontraffic" area, such as a private driveway, parking lot, or off-road terrain.