Pedl cyc driver inj in clsn w nonmtr vehicle in traf, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual operating a pedal cycle (bicycle) who was involved in a traffic accident with another non-motorized vehicle. This includes collisions with other bicycles, skateboards, or animal-drawn vehicles on a public roadway. The "initial encounter" designation indicates this is for the first time the patient is receiving active treatment for this specific injury.

Apply this code when documenting injuries to a cyclist who collided with another non-motorized vehicle, such as another bicycle or a skateboard, in a traffic setting. This is appropriate for emergency department visits, initial physician consultations, or hospital admissions following such an incident.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was the driver of the pedal cycle, not a passenger or pedestrian.
• Verify the collision involved a non-motorized vehicle and occurred in a traffic environment (e.g., street, highway).
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment of the injury; subsequent care would require a different 7th character.