Passenger of snowmobile injured in nontraffic accident, subs

This code describes an injury sustained by an individual who was a passenger on a snowmobile involved in an accident that occurred off a public roadway. The "subsequent encounter" designation indicates that this code is used for follow-up care after the initial treatment for the injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents for ongoing management, rehabilitation, or evaluation of complications related to an injury sustained as a snowmobile passenger in a non-traffic incident. Examples include follow-up appointments for fracture healing, physical therapy for sprains, or wound care after the initial emergency room visit.

• Ensure the patient was a passenger, not the driver, of the snowmobile.
• Verify the accident occurred in a non-traffic setting (e.g., private land, trails, frozen lake).
• Confirm this is for a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment of the injury.