Pedl cyc pasngr injured in clsn w oth pedl cyc in traf, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual who was a passenger on a pedal cycle (e.g., bicycle, tricycle) involved in a collision with another pedal cycle. The incident occurred on a public thoroughfare or other area open to moving traffic.

Apply this code when documenting injuries to a passenger on a bicycle that collided with another bicycle on a street, bike path, or similar traffic-designated area. This code is appropriate for the initial medical evaluation and treatment of such injuries.

• Ensure the patient was a passenger on the pedal cycle, not the operator.
• Verify the collision involved two or more pedal cycles and occurred in a traffic accident context.
• The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the injury.