Prsn brd/alit a car injured in nonclsn trnsp accident, subs

This code describes an injury sustained by an individual who was getting into or out of a car, but the injury was not due to a collision with another vehicle or object. The "subsequent encounter" indicates this code is used for follow-up care after the initial treatment of the injury.

Use this code for patients presenting for ongoing management of injuries, such as sprains, fractures, or contusions, that occurred while they were entering or exiting a car and the car was not involved in a crash. This includes scenarios like slipping on ice while getting out of a parked car or falling while attempting to board.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was boarding or alighting a car, not merely a pedestrian near a car.
• Verify that the accident was a noncollision event; if a collision occurred, a different code series would be appropriate.
• Confirm this is for a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment of the injury.