Prsn brd/alit a 3-whl mv inj pick-up truck, pk-up/van, init

This code describes an individual who is in the process of getting on or off a three-wheeled motor vehicle and sustains injuries from a collision with a car, pickup truck, or van. The "initial encounter" signifies that this code is used for the first time a patient is receiving active treatment for these specific injuries.

Use this code when documenting injuries sustained by a patient who was a boarding or alighting occupant of a three-wheeled motor vehicle involved in a crash with a standard passenger vehicle or light truck. This applies to the initial phase of treatment for these injuries, such as in an emergency department visit or initial hospitalization.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the patient's status as "boarding or alighting" the three-wheeled vehicle, not merely an occupant.
• Verify the other vehicle involved was a car, pickup truck, or van, as other vehicle types would require a different code.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment of these specific injuries; subsequent care would use a different encounter character.