Unsp pedl cyclst injured in nonclsn trnsp acc in traf, init

This code describes an injury sustained by a person riding a bicycle or similar pedal-powered vehicle in a traffic accident that did not involve a collision with another vehicle or object. The specific type of pedal cycle and the exact nature of the noncollision event are not documented. This code is for the initial treatment of the injury.

Use this code when a patient presents with an injury resulting from a bicycle accident in a traffic area where there was no impact with another vehicle, pedestrian, or stationary object. Examples include a cyclist swerving to avoid an obstacle and falling, or losing control on a slippery road surface. This code is appropriate for the first encounter for this specific injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was a pedal cyclist and the accident occurred in a traffic area.
• Verify that the accident was a "noncollision transport accident" and not a collision with another entity.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the injury; subsequent care would require a different encounter character (D or S).