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

This code describes an injury sustained by a person riding a skateboard who was involved in a traffic accident with a bicycle. The collision occurred on a public thoroughfare or roadway. This code specifically captures the initial treatment for the injury.

Assign this code when documenting the first encounter for a patient injured while skateboarding who was struck by a pedal cycle in a traffic setting. This is appropriate for emergency department visits, initial physician office visits, or hospital admissions following such an incident.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was on a skateboard and collided with a pedal cycle.
• Verify the accident occurred in a traffic environment, not a private property or recreational area.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.