Ped on foot injured in collision w oth ped convey, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by a person walking who was struck by another non-motorized vehicle designed for personal transport, such as a skateboard, scooter, or rollerblades. The injury occurred during the initial presentation for care related to this specific incident.

This code is appropriate for documenting injuries when a pedestrian is involved in a collision with another pedestrian conveyance. Examples include a person walking being hit by a skateboarder, a scooter rider, or someone on rollerblades, and this is their first time seeking treatment for the resulting injury.

• Ensure the patient was a pedestrian and the colliding object was another pedestrian conveyance, not a motor vehicle.
• Verify this is the initial encounter for treatment of the injury sustained in this specific incident.
• Always code the specific injury sustained in addition to this external cause code.