Pedl cyc driver injured in clsn w ped/anml in traf, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual operating a bicycle or similar pedal-powered vehicle who was involved in a collision with either a pedestrian or an animal. The incident occurred within a traffic environment, and the patient is presenting for initial treatment of these injuries.

Apply this code when documenting injuries to a cyclist who struck a pedestrian while riding on a public road or path, or when a cyclist collided with an animal (e.g., a dog, deer) in a traffic area. This is appropriate for the initial visit following such an accident.

• Ensure the patient was the driver of the pedal cycle, not a passenger or a pedestrian.
• Verify the collision involved a pedestrian or an animal, not another vehicle or a fixed object.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment of the injuries from this specific accident.