Person injured in collision betw oth mtr veh (traffic), subs

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual involved in a traffic accident where two or more specified motor vehicles, other than cars, pickup trucks, or vans, collided. The "subsequent encounter" designation indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for an injury that occurred at an earlier date. This could include ongoing treatment, rehabilitation, or evaluation of complications.

Apply this code when documenting care for a patient who was injured in a traffic collision involving vehicles like buses, motorcycles, or heavy goods vehicles, and is presenting for a visit after the initial treatment. Examples include a patient returning for physical therapy after a bus accident, or a follow-up appointment for a fracture sustained in a motorcycle crash.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient is receiving follow-up care for the injury, not initial treatment.
• Verify that the vehicles involved were "other specified motor vehicles" and not cars, pickup trucks, or vans.
• Always code the specific injury(ies) sustained in the collision in addition to this external cause code.