Driver of 3-whl mv inj pk-up truck, pk-up/van nontraf, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual operating a three-wheeled motor vehicle (e.g., a motorized tricycle, auto rickshaw) involved in a crash with a four-wheeled passenger vehicle (car, pickup truck, or van). The accident occurred in a non-traffic setting, meaning it did not happen on a public highway or road open to public traffic. This specific code also indicates the initial phase of treatment for the injury.

Use this code when documenting injuries to a driver of a three-wheeled vehicle who was involved in a collision with a car, pickup truck, or van on private property, such as a parking lot, private driveway, or farm. This code is appropriate for the very first encounter for the injury resulting from this specific type of accident.

• Ensure the patient was the driver of the three-wheeled vehicle, not a passenger or pedestrian.
• Verify the collision was with a car, pickup truck, or van, and not another type of vehicle.
• Confirm the accident occurred in a nontraffic setting; traffic accidents use a different set of codes.