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

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

Apply this code when documenting injuries to a patient who was a passenger on a bicycle that was struck by a car, truck, or motorcycle on a public roadway. This is appropriate for the initial visit to an emergency department, urgent care, or physician's office for evaluation and treatment of the injuries resulting from this specific type of accident.

• Ensure the patient was a passenger on the pedal cycle, not the driver.
• Confirm the collision involved another motor vehicle and occurred in a traffic accident setting.
• Remember the "A" suffix denotes an initial encounter for active treatment. Subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.