Pasngr in hv veh inj pick-up truck, pk-up/van in traf, subs

This code signifies a patient who was a passenger in a large vehicle, such as a bus or truck, and sustained injuries during a traffic accident involving a smaller passenger vehicle (car, pickup, or van). The "subsequent encounter" designation indicates that this code is used for follow-up care after the initial treatment of these injuries.

This code is appropriate for documenting ongoing care, such as physical therapy, wound checks, or medication management, for injuries sustained in the described motor vehicle accident. It should be used after the initial emergency room visit or hospitalization for the acute injury.

• Ensure the patient's role was "passenger" and not the driver.
• Verify the type of vehicles involved to confirm the collision was with a car, pickup, or van.
• Confirm this is not the initial encounter for the injury; look for documentation of follow-up care.