Pedl cyc passenger injured in clsn w unsp mv in traf, init

This code describes an injury sustained by a passenger on a pedal cycle (bicycle, tricycle, etc.) who was involved in a traffic accident with an unspecified motor vehicle. The "initial encounter" signifies that this code is used for the first time the patient is receiving active treatment for this specific injury.

Use this code when documenting injuries to a bicycle passenger involved in a collision with a motor vehicle where the type of motor vehicle is not specified (e.g., "car," "truck," "bus" are not mentioned). This applies to the initial visit for treatment of the resulting injuries, such as fractures, contusions, or sprains.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was a passenger on the pedal cycle, not the rider.
• Verify that the motor vehicle involved is unspecified in the medical record; otherwise, a more specific code should be used.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment of the injury; subsequent care would require a different seventh character.