Pedl cyc passenger injured in clsn w hv veh in traf, subs

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual who was a passenger on a pedal cycle involved in a traffic accident with a heavy transport vehicle or bus. The "subsequent encounter" designation indicates that this code is used for follow-up care after the initial treatment for the injury.

Apply this code for any subsequent visits related to injuries (e.g., wound checks, physical therapy, follow-up imaging) resulting from a pedal cycle passenger being struck by a large commercial vehicle or bus on a public roadway. This includes scenarios like a patient returning for cast removal or medication refills after the initial emergency room visit.

• Ensure the patient was explicitly a passenger on the pedal cycle, not the driver.
• Verify the collision involved a heavy transport vehicle (e.g., truck, semi-trailer) or a bus.
• Confirm this is for a subsequent encounter; initial treatment would use the "A" seventh character.