Pedestrian injured in unsp transport accident, init encntr

This code signifies an injury sustained by a pedestrian involved in a transport accident where the specific type of transport vehicle is unknown or not documented. It indicates the initial phase of care for such an injury.

This code is appropriate when a pedestrian presents with injuries resulting from a transport accident, but the medical record lacks sufficient detail to identify the specific mode of transport (e.g., car, bicycle, train). It should be used for the first encounter related to this injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the patient was a pedestrian and involved in a transport accident.
• Only use this code when the specific type of transport is truly unspecified; avoid using it if more specific information is available.
• Always apply the appropriate seventh character for the encounter (A for initial, D for subsequent, S for sequela).