Person outsd 3-whl mv inj in clsn w 2/3-whl mv in traf, init

This code describes an injury sustained by an individual who was not riding inside a three-wheeled motor vehicle, but rather was outside of it, when that vehicle was involved in a collision with another two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle. This scenario specifically refers to incidents occurring on a public roadway or traffic area. The "A" suffix indicates this is for the initial encounter for treatment of the injury.

Use this code when documenting injuries to a pedestrian, bystander, or someone otherwise outside of a three-wheeled motor vehicle, who was impacted during a traffic accident involving that vehicle and another motorcycle or similar vehicle. This applies to the initial hospital visit, emergency department encounter, or first physician office visit for the injury.

• Ensure the patient's role is clearly documented as being outside the three-wheeled motor vehicle, not an occupant.
• Verify that the collision involved another two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle, not a car or truck.
• Confirm the accident occurred in a traffic environment to differentiate from non-traffic incidents.