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

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual operating a three-wheeled motor vehicle (e.g., a motorized tricycle or auto-rickshaw) involved in a traffic collision with a standard passenger car, pickup truck, or van. The injury occurred during the initial presentation for care related to this specific accident.

Apply this code when documenting injuries to the driver of a three-wheeled vehicle who was involved in a crash with a four-wheeled passenger vehicle on a public roadway. This code is appropriate for the initial visit for treatment of injuries resulting from this specific type of motor vehicle accident.

• Ensure the patient was the driver of the three-wheeled vehicle, not a passenger or pedestrian.
• Verify the opposing vehicle was a car, pickup truck, or van, and the incident occurred in a traffic setting.
• The "A" seventh character indicates the initial encounter for this injury. Subsequent care would use "D" or "S."