Car pasngr injured in nonclsn trnsp accident in traf, subs

This code signifies an injury sustained by a passenger in a car during a non-collision transportation incident that occurred on a public roadway. The injury is being addressed during a follow-up visit after the initial treatment. Examples of non-collision events include rollovers, falls from the vehicle, or objects falling onto the vehicle, without impact with another vehicle or object.

Apply this code for subsequent encounters when a car passenger is being treated for injuries resulting from a non-collision transport accident in traffic. This includes follow-up appointments for wound care, physical therapy, or monitoring of injuries sustained in such an event. It is appropriate for any visit after the initial encounter for the specific injury.

• Ensure the accident was a "non-collision" event and occurred "in traffic" (on a public highway or road).
• Confirm the patient was a "car passenger" and not the driver or a pedestrian.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine care during the healing or recovery phase.