Ped on foot injured in collision w pedl cyc nontraf, subs

This code describes an injury sustained by a pedestrian who was hit by a bicycle in a non-roadway setting, such as a park, sidewalk, or private property. The "subsequent encounter" designation indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for an injury that occurred at an earlier date.

This code is appropriate for documenting ongoing treatment, rehabilitation, or management of complications related to an injury from a pedestrian-bicycle collision that did not occur on a public thoroughfare. Examples include follow-up appointments for fracture care, physical therapy for sprains, or wound care after the initial injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was a pedestrian and the colliding vehicle was a pedal cycle.
• Verify the accident occurred in a "nontraffic" environment, differentiating it from incidents on public roads.
• Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial presentation of the injury, to justify the "D" seventh character.