Occup of pk-up/van inj pk-up truck, pk-up/van in traf, subs

This code describes an injury sustained by an unspecified occupant of a pick-up truck or van involved in a traffic accident with another car, pick-up truck, or van. The "subsequent encounter" designation indicates that this code is used for follow-up care after the initial treatment of the injury. The specific type of injury is not detailed by this code.

Use this code when documenting follow-up visits for an injury sustained by an individual who was a passenger or driver in a pick-up truck or van that collided with another passenger vehicle. This applies when the exact occupant role (driver/passenger) is not specified in the medical record. This code is appropriate for ongoing management, rehabilitation, or evaluation of complications related to the initial trauma.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states this is a subsequent encounter for an injury from the specified type of motor vehicle accident.
• Always code the specific injury(ies) sustained by the patient first, followed by this external cause code.
• Verify that the patient was an occupant of a pick-up truck or van, and the collision involved another car, pick-up truck, or van.