Electc bike rider (driver) injured in oth trnsp acc, init

This code identifies an injury sustained by an individual riding an electric-assisted bicycle (e-bike), whether as the operator or a passenger, due to a collision or incident involving another mode of transport not specifically categorized elsewhere. It signifies the initial treatment for such an injury.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient injured while on an e-bike in an accident involving another vehicle (e.g., car, truck, motorcycle) or another type of transport-related incident not covered by more specific external cause codes. This is appropriate for the first visit for evaluation and treatment of the injuries.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was on an electric-assisted bicycle and the accident involved another form of transport.
• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the primary diagnosis for the specific injury sustained.
• Remember the "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter; subsequent care for the same injury will require different encounter suffixes.