Passenger of sp off-rd mv injured nontraf, subs

This code signifies an injury sustained by a passenger in a specialized off-road vehicle, such as an ATV, dune buggy, or other similar recreational vehicle, during an incident that did not occur on a public roadway. The "subsequent encounter" designation indicates that this code is used for follow-up care after the initial treatment of the injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents for ongoing management, rehabilitation, or evaluation of an injury initially sustained as a passenger in an off-road vehicle accident that did not involve other vehicles on a public road. Examples include follow-up for fractures, sprains, or concussions resulting from a rollover or collision with a natural object while off-roading.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the patient was a passenger and the accident was non-traffic related.
• Verify the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment, to justify the "D" seventh character.
• Pair this code with an external cause code (V00-Y99) to provide more specific details about the accident circumstances.