Passenger of amblnc/fire eng injured nontraf, subs

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual who was a passenger in an ambulance or fire engine, where the accident occurred in a non-traffic setting. This includes incidents like a fall within the vehicle, an object striking the passenger, or a collision that did not involve another moving vehicle on a public roadway. The "D" suffix indicates that this is a subsequent encounter for care related to the initial injury.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits, rehabilitation, or ongoing treatment for injuries sustained by a passenger in an emergency vehicle during a non-traffic incident. Examples include a paramedic receiving physical therapy for a back injury sustained when the ambulance hit a pothole in a parking lot, or a patient being transported in an ambulance who was injured when equipment shifted during a sudden stop on private property.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was a passenger in an ambulance or fire engine and the accident was non-traffic related.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment, due to the "D" suffix.
• Always code the specific injury sustained in addition to this external cause code.