Driver of 3-whl mv injured in clsn w pedl cyc nontraf, init

This code describes an injury sustained by the driver of a three-wheeled motor vehicle (e.g., a motorized tricycle or auto rickshaw) when it collides with a bicycle. The collision specifically occurred in a non-traffic environment, such as a private driveway, parking lot, or off-road area. This code is designated for the initial treatment of the injury.

Use this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient who was operating a three-wheeled motor vehicle and was injured in an accident involving a pedal cycle. The incident must have taken place in an area not open to public traffic. This code would be appropriate for emergency department visits or initial clinic evaluations following such an event.

• Ensure the patient was the driver of the three-wheeled vehicle, not a passenger or pedestrian.
• Verify the collision involved a pedal cycle and not another type of vehicle or object.
• Confirm the accident occurred in a nontraffic area; traffic accidents use different codes.