Passenger of sp off-rd mv injured in traffic accident, subs

This code signifies an injury sustained by a passenger in a non-standard, off-road vehicle (e.g., ATV, dune buggy, golf cart not on a golf course) during a traffic accident. The "subsequent encounter" indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for an injury that occurred previously, such as cast changes, wound care, or physical therapy.

Use this code when a patient presents for ongoing treatment of injuries sustained as a passenger in an off-road vehicle involved in a traffic collision, after the initial acute care has been rendered. Examples include follow-up appointments for fracture management, rehabilitation for soft tissue injuries, or monitoring of concussion symptoms.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was a passenger and the vehicle was an off-road type.
• Verify the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment of the injury.
• Always code with an external cause code (V00-Y99) and an injury code (S00-T88) to fully describe the event and injury.