Prsn brd/alit pedl cyc injured in collision w ped/anml, subs

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual who was either getting on or off a bicycle when they were involved in a collision with a pedestrian or an animal. The "D" in the seventh character indicates that this is a subsequent encounter for the injury, meaning the patient is receiving follow-up care after the initial treatment.

Use this code for patients presenting for ongoing treatment, such as wound care, physical therapy, or follow-up appointments, related to injuries sustained in a bicycle-pedestrian/animal collision. This applies after the initial acute care has been rendered and documented.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was boarding or alighting the pedal cycle at the time of the collision.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment, to justify the "D" seventh character.
• Always code the specific injury sustained in addition to this external cause code.