Ped on foot injured in collision w hv veh nontraf, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by a pedestrian who was struck by a large commercial vehicle, such as a semi-truck, bus, or other heavy transport, in an area not designated for regular traffic. This includes incidents occurring in parking lots, private driveways, or industrial sites. The "initial encounter" designation indicates the patient is receiving active treatment for the injury.

Apply this code when documenting the initial treatment for a pedestrian injured by a heavy transport vehicle or bus in a non-roadway setting. Examples include a person hit by a delivery truck in a loading dock area, a bus in a depot, or a construction vehicle on a private property.

• Ensure the accident occurred in a non-traffic area; otherwise, a different V04 subcategory is appropriate.
• Confirm the striking vehicle was a heavy transport vehicle or bus, not a standard car or light truck.
• Verify this is the first time the patient is being seen for this specific injury. Subsequent care will require a different encounter character.