Prsn brd/alit pk-up/van inj pick-up truck, pk-up/van, subs

This code describes an injury sustained by an individual who was in the process of entering or exiting a pick-up truck or van when it was involved in a collision with another car, pick-up truck, or van. The "subsequent encounter" indicates that this code is used for follow-up care after the initial treatment of the injury.

Use this code for documentation of ongoing medical care, such as follow-up appointments, physical therapy, or medication management, for injuries sustained in the described motor vehicle accident. This applies when the patient is no longer in the acute phase of treatment but still requires medical attention related to the original incident.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was boarding or alighting the vehicle at the time of the collision.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care and not the initial treatment of the injury.
• Always code with an external cause code (V-Y codes) to provide more specific details about the accident.