Animal-rider injured in collision w 2/3-whl mv, subs

This code describes an injury sustained by an individual riding an animal (e.g., horse, camel) who was involved in a collision with a motorcycle, moped, or motorized tricycle. The "subsequent encounter" designation indicates that this code is used for follow-up care after the initial treatment for the injury has already been provided.

This code is appropriate for documenting ongoing treatment, such as wound care, physical therapy, or follow-up appointments, for injuries sustained in such an accident. It should be used when the patient is receiving care for the sequelae or complications of the initial injury, rather than the initial acute treatment.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was an animal rider and the collision involved a two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle.
• Verify that this is not the initial encounter for the injury; if it is, an initial encounter code should be used.
• Always code the specific injury(ies) sustained in addition to this external cause code.