Crashing of motor vehicle, undetermined intent, subs encntr

This code signifies an injury or adverse health effect resulting from a motor vehicle crash where the intent (e.g., accidental, suicidal, assaultive) cannot be determined. It is used for encounters following the initial treatment of the injury.

Apply this code for follow-up visits, rehabilitation sessions, or subsequent hospital admissions related to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle crash where the circumstances surrounding the crash's intent remain unclear or uninvestigated. This includes scenarios where police reports are inconclusive or unavailable regarding intent.

• This "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine care during the healing or recovery phase.
• Always sequence this external cause code after the primary diagnosis code(s) for the actual injury(ies) sustained.
• Ensure documentation clearly states that the intent of the motor vehicle crash is undetermined to support the use of this specific code.