Car occupant (driver) injured in unsp nontraf, subs

This code describes a car occupant, either the driver or a passenger, who sustained injuries in an accident that did not involve another vehicle or a public roadway. This specific code is used for follow-up care after the initial treatment of the injury.

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits related to injuries sustained when a vehicle occupant is hurt in a non-traffic incident, such as a car rolling over in a private driveway, an accident on private property, or a vehicle falling into a ditch off a private road. It would be used for physical therapy, follow-up appointments with a specialist, or wound care after the initial emergency room visit or hospitalization.

• Ensure the accident explicitly occurred in a non-traffic setting and that the patient was an occupant of the vehicle.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter for the injury, not the initial treatment.
• Always code the specific injury first, followed by this external cause code.