Occup of military vehicle injured in traffic accident, subs

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual who was an unspecified occupant of a military vehicle involved in a traffic accident. The "subsequent encounter" designation indicates that this code is used for follow-up care, such as during recovery, rehabilitation, or management of complications from the initial injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents for ongoing treatment related to injuries sustained as an unspecified occupant in a military vehicle traffic accident. This includes scenarios like physical therapy, wound care, or medication management for conditions stemming from the original incident.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the patient was an unspecified occupant of a military vehicle.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment of the injury.
• Always code the specific injury(ies) first, followed by this external cause code.