Pedl cyc driver injured in clsn w rail trn/veh in traf, subs

This code signifies a patient who was operating a bicycle or similar pedal-powered vehicle and sustained injuries in a collision with a train or other railway vehicle. The encounter being coded is for follow-up care, rehabilitation, or management of complications from the initial injury.

Apply this code for subsequent visits related to injuries sustained by a cyclist involved in a train collision that occurred on a public roadway or railway crossing. This includes encounters for wound care, physical therapy, pain management, or evaluation of ongoing issues stemming from the original accident.

• Ensure the documentation clearly indicates the patient was the driver of the pedal cycle, not a passenger.
• Verify the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment of the injury.
• Always code with additional external cause codes to fully describe the accident circumstances and nature of the injury.