Passenger injured in collision w oth mv nontraf, subs

This code describes a patient who was a passenger in a vehicle involved in a collision with another motor vehicle, where the incident occurred off a public roadway. This specific code is used for follow-up care after the initial injury has been sustained.

Apply this code for subsequent encounters related to injuries sustained by a passenger in a motor vehicle collision that happened in a parking lot, private driveway, or other non-traffic area. Examples include physical therapy for a whiplash injury, follow-up orthopedic appointments for a fracture, or wound care after the initial emergency room visit.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was a passenger and the accident was a non-traffic event.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment of the injury.
• Always code the specific injury(ies) sustained in conjunction with this external cause code.