Person injured in unsp motor-vehicle accident, nontraf, subs

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual involved in a motor vehicle accident that occurred in an area not typically designated for public traffic, such as a private driveway, parking lot, or farm field. The "subsequent encounter" indicator specifies that this code is used for follow-up care after the initial treatment of the injury.

Apply this code for patients presenting for ongoing management, rehabilitation, or follow-up appointments related to injuries from a non-traffic motor vehicle accident. Examples include physical therapy for a fracture sustained when a car backed into a patient in a private garage, or a follow-up visit for a concussion after a golf cart accident on a private course.

• Ensure the accident explicitly occurred in a non-traffic area; otherwise, a different V-code category is appropriate.
• Confirm this is not the initial encounter for the injury; if it is, use the "A" seventh character.
• Always code the specific injury first, with this V-code serving as an external cause code to provide context.