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

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual who was a passenger in a three-wheeled motor vehicle involved in a traffic accident. The collision specifically occurred with a car, pickup truck, or van. This code is used for the initial treatment of the injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial medical care provided to a patient who presents to the emergency department or clinic after being a passenger in a three-wheeled vehicle that collided with a standard automobile. Examples include injuries sustained when a passenger on a motorized tricycle is hit by a sedan, or a passenger in an auto rickshaw is struck by a delivery van.

• Ensure the patient was a passenger and not the driver.
• Verify the other vehicle involved was a car, pickup truck, or van.
• The "A" in the seventh character indicates an initial encounter for treatment.