Ped on sktbrd injured pick-up truck, pk-up/van in traf, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by a pedestrian who was riding a skateboard and was involved in a traffic collision with a car, pickup truck, or van. It specifically indicates the initial treatment for such an injury, implying the patient is presenting for the first time for this particular incident.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient injured while skateboarding as a pedestrian, following a collision with a motor vehicle (car, pickup, or van) on a public roadway or traffic area. This is appropriate for emergency department visits, initial hospital admissions, or the first outpatient visit related to the accident.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was a pedestrian on a skateboard and the type of motor vehicle involved.
• This code is for the initial encounter; subsequent care for the same injury will require a different encounter character.
• Always code the specific injury(ies) sustained in addition to this external cause code.