Pasngr in pk-up/van inj in clsn w statnry obj nontraf, subs

This code signifies a patient who was a passenger in a pick-up truck or van and sustained injuries from a collision with a stationary object in a non-traffic setting. The "subsequent encounter" designation indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for these injuries after the initial treatment. This could include ongoing treatment, rehabilitation, or evaluation of complications.

Use this code for patients presenting for follow-up care related to injuries sustained as a passenger in a pick-up truck or van that crashed into a fixed object (e.g., a tree, pole, building) in an area not considered a public roadway (e.g., a private driveway, parking lot, field). Examples include a patient returning for physical therapy after breaking an arm in such an accident, or a follow-up visit to assess healing of a concussion.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the patient was a passenger and not the driver.
• Verify the accident occurred with a fixed or stationary object and was not a traffic accident.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter for the injury; initial treatment would use an initial encounter code.