Person outside 3-whl mv inj in clsn w hv veh in traf, init

This code describes an individual who was an occupant of a three-wheeled motor vehicle (e.g., a motorized tricycle, auto rickshaw) and sustained injuries when their vehicle collided with a large commercial vehicle or bus on a public roadway. The injury occurred during the initial presentation for care following the traffic accident.

Apply this code when documenting injuries sustained by a person riding on the exterior of a three-wheeled motor vehicle involved in a crash with a heavy transport vehicle or bus. This is appropriate for the initial medical encounter where the injuries are first assessed and treated.

• Ensure the patient was an "outside" occupant, meaning not enclosed within the vehicle's cabin.
• Verify the collision involved a heavy transport vehicle (e.g., semi-truck, dump truck) or a bus.
• Confirm this is the first time the patient is being seen for injuries from this specific accident.