Prsn brd/alit pk-up/van inj in clsn w nonmtr vehicle, subs

This code describes an individual who sustained injuries during a subsequent encounter, having been involved in a collision with a non-motor vehicle (e.g., bicycle, animal-drawn vehicle) while in the process of getting into or out of a pickup truck or van. The "subsequent encounter" indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for injuries initially sustained in such an accident.

Use this code for patients presenting for ongoing treatment, rehabilitation, or evaluation of complications related to injuries sustained when they were boarding or alighting a pickup truck or van and were struck by a non-motor vehicle. This applies to situations like follow-up appointments for fractures, soft tissue injuries, or concussions resulting from the initial collision.

• Ensure the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment of the injury.
• Always code the specific injury(ies) sustained in addition to this external cause code.
• Verify the mode of transport (pickup truck/van) and the "other nonmotor vehicle" as the colliding object.