Driver of 3-whl mv injured in clsn w hv veh in traf, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual operating a three-wheeled motor vehicle (e.g., a motorized tricycle, auto rickshaw) who was involved in a traffic accident with a large commercial vehicle like a semi-truck, tractor-trailer, or passenger bus. The injury occurred during the initial presentation for care related to this specific incident.

Apply this code when documenting injuries to the driver of a three-wheeled vehicle following a collision with a heavy transport vehicle or bus on a public roadway. This is appropriate for the initial emergency department visit, hospital admission, or first outpatient encounter for treatment of these injuries.

• Ensure the patient was the driver of the three-wheeled vehicle, not a passenger or pedestrian.
• Verify the collision involved a heavy transport vehicle or bus, not another type of vehicle.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment of the injuries from this specific accident.