Person injured in collision betw car and pk-up/van, subs

This code signifies that a patient is presenting for follow-up care, rehabilitation, or management of complications stemming from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Specifically, the accident involved a car colliding with a pickup truck or van, and it occurred on a public thoroughfare. The "subsequent encounter" indicates that the initial treatment for the acute injury has already been provided.

Use this code for any encounter after the initial treatment of injuries resulting from a traffic accident where a car and a pickup truck or van were involved. This includes visits for physical therapy, wound care, pain management, or evaluation of ongoing symptoms related to the original collision. It should be applied when the patient is no longer in the acute phase of injury.

• Always ensure the "D" for subsequent encounter is appended when appropriate.
• Pair this code with specific injury codes (e.g., fractures, sprains) to fully describe the patient's condition.
• Verify that the accident involved a car and a pickup truck/van; other vehicle combinations have different external cause codes.