Pasngr in pk-up/van injured in clsn w unsp mv in traf, subs

This code signifies that a patient, who was a passenger in a pickup truck or van, sustained injuries from a traffic accident involving another unspecified motor vehicle. The "subsequent encounter" designation indicates that this code is used for follow-up care after the initial treatment of these injuries. It describes the circumstances of the injury rather than the specific type of injury itself.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up visits for a patient whose injuries resulted from being a passenger in a pickup truck or van involved in a multi-vehicle collision where the other vehicle type is not specified. This includes rehabilitation, wound care, or re-evaluation of injuries sustained in such an event. It is appropriate for any encounter after the initial acute care phase.

• Always pair this external cause code with an injury code (e.g., fracture, sprain) to provide a complete picture of the patient's condition.
• Ensure the "subsequent encounter" seventh character is appropriate for the phase of care being rendered.
• Verify that the patient was indeed a passenger and the vehicle type was a pickup truck or van.