Ped w convey injured pick-up truck, pk-up/van in traf, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by a pedestrian who was using a non-motorized conveyance (e.g., skateboard, scooter, rollerblades) and was struck by a car, pickup truck, or van in a traffic accident. The "initial encounter" designation indicates that this code is used for the first time a patient is receiving active treatment for this specific injury.

Apply this code when documenting injuries from a motor vehicle accident where a pedestrian, utilizing a device other than a bicycle or wheelchair, was hit by a car, truck, or van on a public roadway. This includes emergency department visits, initial hospital admissions, or the first outpatient visit for the acute injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the pedestrian was using a "other conveyance" and not a bicycle or wheelchair.
• Verify the accident involved a car, pickup truck, or van, and occurred in a traffic setting.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment of the injury; subsequent encounters will use a different seventh character.