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

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual who was skateboarding and collided with a bicycle. The specific circumstances of the accident, such as whether it occurred on a public road or private property, are not documented. This code is for the initial treatment of the injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents with injuries resulting from an accident where they, as a skateboarder, were struck by a pedal cycle. This is appropriate when the documentation does not specify if the incident was a traffic or nontraffic accident, and it's the first time the patient is being treated for these injuries.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the patient was on a skateboard and collided with a pedal cycle.
• Only use this code for the initial encounter for treatment of the injury.
• If the traffic/nontraffic status is known, a more specific code from the V01.9- series should be selected.