Driver of snowmobile injured in traffic accident, subs

This code describes a patient who was operating a snowmobile and sustained injuries during a traffic accident, and is now presenting for follow-up care or treatment of complications related to that initial injury. The encounter is not for the initial acute treatment of the injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting subsequent visits for a patient whose injuries from a snowmobile traffic accident are being managed, such as wound care, physical therapy, or evaluation of healing. It should be used after the initial emergency or acute care for the injury has been completed.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was the driver of the snowmobile and the incident was a traffic accident.
• Verify that the encounter is for a subsequent visit, not the initial treatment.
• Always code with additional codes for the specific injuries sustained.