Person outside car inj in nonclsn trnsp acc in traf, subs

This code describes an individual who was outside of a car and sustained injuries in a non-collision traffic accident, such as being struck by a vehicle or falling from a moving vehicle, and is now presenting for follow-up care. This indicates that the initial treatment for the injury has already occurred, and the patient is receiving ongoing management.

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient, previously injured while outside a car in a non-collision traffic accident, returns for further treatment, monitoring, or rehabilitation. Examples include follow-up appointments for fracture care, wound checks, or physical therapy related to the original incident.

• Ensure the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment of the injury.
• Confirm the patient was outside of a car and the accident was a non-collision event in traffic.
• Always code the specific injury first, followed by this external cause code.