Driver of dirt bike or motor/cross bike inj in traf, subs

This code signifies a patient presenting for follow-up care related to injuries sustained as the driver of a dirt bike or motocross bike in a traffic accident. It indicates that the initial treatment for the acute injury has already occurred, and the current encounter is for ongoing management, healing, or complications.

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits such as wound checks, physical therapy appointments, cast changes, or follow-up imaging after the initial hospitalization or emergency department visit for a dirt bike traffic accident. It should be used when the patient is no longer in the acute phase of injury treatment.

• Always ensure a seventh character "D" is appended for subsequent encounters.
• Pair this code with external cause codes (V00-Y99) to fully describe the circumstances of the injury.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the injury; refer to the appropriate "A" (initial encounter) code for that scenario.