Ped on skateboard injured in collision w hv veh, unsp, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual riding a skateboard who was involved in a collision with a large commercial vehicle, such as a truck or bus. The incident's location, whether on a public roadway or private property, is not specified. This code is specifically for the initial treatment of the injury.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient injured while skateboarding after colliding with a heavy transport vehicle or bus. This is appropriate when the medical record does not clarify if the accident occurred in a traffic or non-traffic setting.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was on a skateboard and collided with a heavy transport vehicle or bus.
• Only use the "A" (initial encounter) seventh character for the first time the patient is seen for this specific injury.
• Do not use this code if the type of vehicle involved is not a heavy transport vehicle or bus.