Car driver injured in nonclsn trnsp accident in traf, subs

This code describes a car driver who sustained injuries in a traffic accident that did not involve a collision with another vehicle or object, and is being seen for follow-up care after the initial treatment of their injuries. This could include incidents like a car overturning, jackknifing, or running off the road without striking anything.

Use this code for subsequent encounters (e.g., follow-up appointments, physical therapy, wound care) for a car driver whose injuries resulted from a non-collision transport accident in a traffic area. This code is appropriate when the patient is receiving ongoing treatment or monitoring for the sequelae of the initial incident.

• Requires a 7th character "D" for subsequent encounter.
• Always sequence an external cause code (V-Y codes) as a secondary diagnosis to describe the circumstances of the injury.
• Ensure the primary diagnosis code accurately reflects the specific injury sustained by the driver.