Person outside pk-up/van inj in clsn w hv veh in traf, subs

This code signifies an individual who was riding on the exterior of a pickup truck or van and sustained injuries in a traffic collision involving a heavy transport vehicle or bus. This specific code is for a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving follow-up care for injuries sustained in the initial accident.

Apply this code when a patient presents for ongoing treatment, such as physical therapy, wound care, or follow-up appointments, for injuries sustained in the described type of motor vehicle accident. This would include scenarios where the patient was, for example, riding in the bed of a pickup truck that was struck by a semi-truck.

• Ensure the documentation clearly indicates the patient was on the outside of the pickup truck or van.
• Verify that the collision involved a heavy transport vehicle or bus, not another type of vehicle.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter for the injury, not the initial treatment.