Pedl cyc driver injured in nonclsn trnsp acc in traf, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual operating a bicycle, tricycle, or similar pedal-powered vehicle. The injury occurred as a result of an incident on a public roadway or traffic area that did not involve a collision with another vehicle or object. This code is specifically for the initial treatment of the injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting injuries to a cyclist who, for example, lost control and fell off their bike while riding on a street, swerved to avoid a pothole and crashed, or was injured due to a sudden stop without impact from another vehicle. It is used when the patient is presenting for the first time for this specific injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was the driver of a pedal cycle and not a passenger or pedestrian.
• Verify the accident occurred in a traffic area and did not involve a collision with another vehicle or object.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment of the injury; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.