Passenger in hv veh injured in clsn w unsp mv nontraf, subs

This code signifies that a patient, who was a passenger in a large transport vehicle (e.g., bus, truck), sustained injuries during a collision with another motor vehicle. The accident occurred off a public roadway, and the specific type of other motor vehicle involved is not documented. This particular code is used for follow-up care after the initial injury.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient presents for ongoing treatment of injuries sustained as a passenger in a heavy transport vehicle involved in an off-road collision with an unspecified motor vehicle. Examples include follow-up appointments for fracture management, wound care, or physical therapy related to the original incident. It should be used after the initial acute care phase.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the patient was a passenger in a heavy transport vehicle and the collision was with an unspecified motor vehicle.
• Verify the accident occurred in a nontraffic setting (e.g., parking lot, private property).
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter for care related to the initial injury, not the initial treatment.