Ped on foot injured in collision w pedl cyc in traf, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by a pedestrian who was struck by a bicycle or other pedal-powered vehicle while in a traffic area. The injury occurred during the initial phase of treatment for the incident.

Apply this code when documenting injuries to a pedestrian involved in a collision with a cyclist on a public road, sidewalk, or other traffic-designated zone. It is appropriate for the initial visit or hospitalization related to the accident.

• Ensure the patient was explicitly identified as a pedestrian and the colliding vehicle was a pedal cycle.
• Verify the encounter is the first for this specific injury event.
• Always code additional external cause codes to fully describe the accident circumstances (e.g., place of occurrence, activity).