Pedl cyc driver inj pick-up truck, pk-up/van in traf, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual operating a pedal cycle (bicycle, tricycle, etc.) who was involved in a traffic collision with a car, pick-up truck, or van. The incident occurred on a public thoroughfare or similar traffic-bearing area, and the patient is presenting for the initial treatment of their injuries.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for a patient who presents to the emergency department, urgent care, or a physician's office following a bicycle-vehicle collision on a road. It applies when the patient was the cyclist and the other vehicle was a car, pick-up truck, or van.

• Always assign an additional code(s) for the specific injuries sustained by the patient.
• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was the pedal cycle driver and the collision involved a car, pick-up truck, or van in a traffic accident.
• Verify that this is the initial encounter for treatment of the injuries from this specific accident.